<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend March 28- March 30</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20);">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.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/season-opening-weekend-at-the-adventure-park-at-the-discovery-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Season Opening</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 2:00 am - 8:00 am</p><p>Adventure season is back! We’re kicking things off on Friday, March 28, and it’s time to climb higher, zip faster, and make some unforgettable memories.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/free-open-mic-at-the-townhouse-gallery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Open Mic</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>This is the perfect place for music artists, comedians, and public speakers to showcase their creative talent and connect with other local artists! Enjoy live music, comedy, and other performances and support Stamford's art community!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/folkloric-dances-of-the-andes---interactive-dance-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Folkloric Dances of the Andes - Interactive Dance Workshop</strong></a></p><p><strong>First Presbyterian Church, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>No dance experience is required—just bring your energy and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant Andean musical styles of Peru and Ecuador.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/erin-kinsey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Erin Kinsey</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Erin Kinsey is a rising star in country music, blending heartfelt storytelling with undeniable talent. Hailing from Texas, Kinsey’s passion for music ignited at just 11 years old, setting her on a path that led straight to Nashville. Now 24, she has quickly made a name for herself with a distinctive voice, compelling songwriting, and an impressive musicality that spans seven instruments.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/members-show-2025-5a9f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Members Show 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Curated by SAA board members Valeria Ochoa and Neha Karir, this exhibition celebrates the impressive and diverse talents of the wonderful SAA Members.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/women-speak-exhibit-and-artists-reception-at-city-lights-gallery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Women Speak" Exhibit and Artists' Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Mar 29, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>This exhibit is about response and empowerment spurred by an enthusiastic community interest. City Lights Gallery presents powerful work by 20 artists reflecting feminine perspectives.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/5ivefingaz-art-exhibits-at-versofest-2025-a0d0b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>5iveFingaz Art Exhibits at VersoFest 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Westport Library, Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Mar 29, 9:00 am - 9:00 pmVisual Verses is an immersive art exhibit that merges the expressive power of visual art with the profound impact of language. Each painting in this collection is paired with original phrases crafted to evoke thought, emotion, and reflection. The artwork transcends traditional boundaries, using bold colors and dynamic compositions to amplify the messages embedded within the text. This fusion of imagery and words invites viewers to engage not only with the aesthetics but also with the deeper narratives and meanings behind each piece.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/in-the-now-contemporary-figurative-art" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Spring Open Studios</strong></a></p><p><strong>Metro Art Studios, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Meet the artists of Metro Art Studios – over 40 artists working in a wide variety of disciplines. Three full floors of professional artists in loft studios to wander, discover, explore, and learn about various forms of art, inspiration, process, and so much more. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a potential collector, or simply curious, this event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of contemporary art. Tour the historic three-story, award-winning renovated corset factory-turned-art studios for a peek into Bridgeport's industrial past and its artistic present and future. While there don’t miss&nbsp;<strong>In The Now: Contemporary Figurative Art</strong>. This exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of identity, vulnerability, and the figure as a site of both personal and universal expression, reinforcing the idea that this is not only an act of introspection but also a profound statement of resistance and survival. Through the use of contrasting materials and methods, these artists create works that challenge conventional boundaries, inviting a deeper engagement with the physical and emotional aspects of the human experience.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-biophilia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Biophilia</strong></a></p><p><strong>Flinn Gallery, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Come join us in the gallery for a vibrant talk with the artists from our latest exhibit, Biophilia. A engaging way to learn about their process and inspiration. The show of six female artist explores the concept of biophilia, a term coined by Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson, referring to humanity’s intrinsic affinity for nature and life.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/orin-grossman-phd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Orin Grossman</strong></a></p><p><strong>Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Orin will be joined onstage by the Bridgeport KEYS Jazz Ensemble, The Keynotes, in a concert of mostly American music including works by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The first half of the program includes Orin Grossman performing special piano versions of songs by Ellington and Gershwin. For the second half, Grossman will be joined by The Keynotes for additional songs by these acclaimed composers as well as works by other giants of jazz including Thelonious Monk and Billy Strayhorn.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the&nbsp;<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a>&nbsp;page at&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a>&nbsp;to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p>FAIRFIELD, Conn.—<span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">Sacred Heart University will honor Charlie Baker and John Vazquez MBA ’93 at this year’s Pioneer Scholarship Gala. The night of celebration will also serve as an opportunity to raise funds for student scholarships.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">The event will take place April 26 at the University’s state-of-the-art Martire Family Arena.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">Charlie Baker: leader on several fronts</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">Charlie Baker is the former governor of Massachusetts and current president of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mil5AtBtzBkVVxIk7Y9GRa8g-3Db6pY_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYFpelZCuvF1N3ruWFy3it4rrFn1r7E4CDA12jge9PA0XYS-2BuFVIES9FYIjuojcmLaSyc9g6ZWXia-2BltV3bXOrwWvM9CabxdG1wceAsSnjt5CKPurEyp1cuFqO0tLSsQ7Vx9vGjLc26TONtkSqhhdROyj8rbia3Bk9Z0FSfIV4r7J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">. During his time in office, Baker was consistently ranked as the most popular governor in America. He is credited with bringing bipartisan leadership to the state and successfully guiding Massachusetts through exceptionally turbulent periods.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">In his time with the NCAA, Baker, an alum of Harvard and Northwestern universities, has set out to improve the student-athlete experience and make collegiate sports a more polished industry.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">He views college sports as a uniquely American treasure, providing unmatched opportunities for young people to access higher education and serving as one of the greatest human development programs in the world. He is committed to ensuring that college sports become safer and more enriching.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">John Vazquez: brilliant businessman</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">John Vazquez is the executive vice president and global head of real estate for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mil3uN6FDU4mypAbViE6Cx9onIVXdRZ8iYec9MrZFtAdNf0Ct_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYJ5g0WeOwdG5e6sdpk7oVZafaGSbdr7IQQTL3Zh1iyPtyuXOP-2BI7IsYeGUiE7GQaBulPLjqj7ff0C8H7oeL6c6I16DiHH-2FfBYurQpfcuhL4Keu-2F0cNCP-2BTdZAbvIgAirSA0SrAcbzEhwn9CsJVFa9NhMQjyVmwBZLAFS2gxBgpWi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Wells Fargo</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">. He oversees a vast 60+ million-square-foot portfolio, including 5,000 branches and a 600-member real estate team. A natural-born leader, Vazquez ensures the success of all aspects of the corporate workplace and retail branch management, property operations, multi-billion-dollar project management services and portfolio strategy.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">Vazquez earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MihOjTpguxXtMAUR2u7Y5rOk-3Dh9-7_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYH4lMUOG2zlJTh4pdA79lV6fDUcqRONoewaD6aJ98ld-2FESe51YJh36WNqhxsus1Ba7ym-2BhyJ77X6JA8CxpHAKbu6tUzFQk5rbzJLMuSYElnQIvOG-2ByXPa1uYWbQ1khSftlKNwirjsGKtQHJRoV-2FxEMNfoGCKLRjRjWsnD1s8DqwP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Manhattan College</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">&nbsp;and an&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQef6ZUKUEjAJWK0BEgD6M9wIoQcZPkEaxfChtvdimACJjy6ZzZFdc49FM9N84q-2BX1N6fgbrY-2Bw3rrmd-2Ba5YGyzCIp0J4_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYIROpUr06joWcNLwifw9b0qO9wnsh3J0Xw1nb5cYa3ibG-2F4iXfiGtbYlQ-2BO4KrXUNOhFoicDk3FllI25W5Z0dqIXtHcd73mOZ8NuEq-2F9elZhZYtM1WdzPxekAKqR0MJefjx-2B-2FdYY-2FwreE0jJYf3gqhxYm31ovBzArhxC96npIHDh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">MBA</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">&nbsp;from Sacred Heart University. Since graduating, he has gone on to hold high-ranking positions in corporate real estate, occupying leadership posts at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MihvYVC5-2FJEC5QXiwjk-2FcOSqzEiTticw511IiIIrCczgSRzwn_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYK-2FXHCxKxD3yvX7YcT0ROYH3s6Dti1zxiumqbHtZpZkCXaDywtC5EQu4CvHH1tCOBB3JvTwRKJ5jAZ6XNOJQ2ZPAPDqncHngX-2Fl02ekY8Mmud-2BAm3epBwQg8wt2u2IfzjZI4APU7H3yu5Ex02ngJ3w0NxxVJUyr4AIspEocElWPp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Paramount Pictures/CBS</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MituLEgFqJeXme3FPj-2FDVKa1uTDICUEit-2BtUh6V7H83Efpzbl_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYBK0-2F73zpemG-2BnNQE13nqt78JaivVMMFJN0sT7qbsl2hkQSfC300NrPCeIRmtJnruKCXFOhtomY7GkVy1TQNjfWlu-2FazumxSzseHYIori949oaSyIkb8Pk70jLrGcM93mxdHjEMpr19xzjjNhKjpE-2B96sV-2FCAQHc2oRl1gvHsoa2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Verizon</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilRxR-2F3UDrJzPvfrybFasRqAJ75SULKzHZc-2B76Z2ARwLkio1_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYFNENfTlLgxhAhqntEh9gHI9KkGYD0UnIs3hOs4jn847JWx23odM4qWchVumbiIhlxK6rZYnx-2BunaVvpsXmHmMhUoEuzyu3ap-2FkmSMy0FT38uUavfKKjfaOGjE0wWLB0QR6ewz-2Bh5veUg2ljYVvSfVoK5L2i-2FF0sEqCCU-2BaXF-2FeE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">MetLife</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mirc8XJoxwz0lY73YgHfxMqh938fMhBGvibhnVCkFmFBZOGom_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYOac6yOPSoOPH-2BKqP62fG-2BkHvlwRFMYN66JeLZrNG-2FXo2tBXAXj3sZmjInAaM2uu586RpnFhQpT3VkGUIPHtE8JGSZu1lwr5Jn41uArjM3eZ2XFFdyv9bQ0KebtH07kwflUVrEjN-2BWfomvii4-2FM2exSbz1QqQHLrePKzY8LedMyj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">JPMorgan Chase</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mitef9MPiH8KV1ksa8CltO-2BftK1AZUTreq83VkzVTeItLyhYh_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYFMrvSy6ya3dgehhuDYDEavg415MtN-2BkYwLF9n5C-2B2f87pvJ5pWGWvezcsGSsBjQorEnCHN6uqQit9psTPXoqfyaO4G4mFijTxlXn5VixIDqKK9aaVTqAibkel5Ud-2BDLiqMSdwoYMu6QVllVGPXhEVAPX2F-2FWrc-2F7y5QA8FHW4pL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">IBM</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">Outside of work, Vazquez is a dedicated community servant and frequently devotes time to helping others. He is deeply involved with Sacred Heart University as chairman of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQeeF9prlnaWOZaGt70i3iNUg-2Bjx-2FaD5drjGTJHuy-2FkpjUw-3D-3DvaK1_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYAZ0Scg8J0Yyq72VIdZNJlEkbiN2QoFy4IWQQ7g0ssc1ztm45-2Bk2AF8QY2G-2FKo5SOmEFDkG3N0M-2Bo1jJEuov33siuRFyyw-2FRBf6DqNfOETVVqjWKxUsKn1wl4gYXo9IO2X7NTd-2FNqvSf6q-2FQ8XluheQ91wrIdLYPAVT7Cdto1MeZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">board of trustees</a>,<span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">&nbsp;and he actively supports youth and professional development programs, including&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MiofI2oZQqmFKdhopKisVJxA-3DDAT5_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYAVMQmKq98XD9Z6EY78EDez9jgPw28JFWpMzqYN07cVj0cpiygLKunhLwjGseRskzQb3xbfUJ6tyq-2BfUpky-2FLFyLNsEgoe8zsCtRV9Xwy3q3-2BmatgS-2FRS-2BUtFrRqCxHBUONAG2Y1RLElrZ14YM9fSBC3-2Bi28z1cFg-2FEjJTZ3vDJP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Education Through Music</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MihldAeBsjWxFCjs2eCCCOu9ZYNMHxcyGz-2FKS8W40GtTflZuF_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYIXVes0kIqK74AENGRODQqImlTicUYlSGMyMd85HGVDADflUBvtq9eKgtQ-2BUcZfZdpKEI5-2F6iLQIeceiQMBieQrcrOrz6cmZ4GxKb19tSwr4QdqaZFmPkQOm8HemWxXUKNogmKDFjnlnQiLKCyYIUrTz2xWbVTeB2rNLsiXXrYNL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(74, 110, 224);">Special Olympics</a><span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26);">.</span></p><p>David Price will serve as the gala’s master of ceremonies. Price is currently the weather anchor on WNBC in New York. Prior to that, he co-anchored Fox 5’s&nbsp;<em>Good Day New York</em>&nbsp;and served as a weather anchor for CBS’s&nbsp;<em>The Early Show</em>. Price has covered major weather events, such as Hurricane Katrina, for the&nbsp;<em>CBS Evening News</em>.</p><p>To learn more about the event or to participate, visit the gala webpage at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQefeRTTx0S7HCIdLiKK-2FhklZ5Rp768EVZT7x-2BKAEzae7SqfOPGuDfDAJlEELZ7FIdFFfXvRYxDBRl9LKRSNp9R-2BwwqQALPni6o-2F2gOYGfFqcmiUaYDHS4yQfGvp9EUbKNmI-3DCKkW_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYBfc-2F0OqLKfwm-2FcFyiuOlE2QbmJU7EgXHnqdXXCoajqJGW7FbTmH4UOczFdejgFqMxv3hfUOnf70LG5GR-2ByeOliT2I-2BufCC4T6JlfIFI-2FnxndhtmR8zjn1wd-2B71rj-2BfufmJ7biI5DiGOLsCuwc7-2FbXU9MPEhxove2iyYXncSUz7B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.sacredheart.edu/pioneergala</a>.</p><p><strong><em><u>About Sacred Heart University</u></em></strong></p><p>As 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 &amp; Sciences; School of Communication, Media &amp; the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science &amp; Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education &amp; Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business &amp; Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., &amp; 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&nbsp;<em>Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition</em>. 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.&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.3KYkKCumCfJCrG2op2AWQGMH8NA2HszzKFMqxExvHODSk-2BOFF79ZsNqAVERw9U235K7e_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzMYuvrWyPHXBsRw0mIqxMIE3uGoEjHGPPoLAqxyBkv07xegx6y9IO47-2FFzFJeGiHFJJFmqWxRI1l2PjlNS3LLYHHDaBFWz4AsK8o2GSsvoSZdQFQFWIBG7p1W2OD-2FfxlTdRbvvGIoaM-2BxNLS5qOTXHRNDELhC6ikfz5Gw-2F7-2F-2BkGTCg1WpJkaUxUcF6BP9Tw-2FTg1Fvbf5OMSMNSX4-2BpBWaKXePskhUtjRIzwxH7GPYK7iliyBdzYdLJUc-2F4l0U5VlX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.sacredheart.edu</a></p>

<p>FAIRFIELD, Conn. —Fairfield University’s analysis of the Class of 2029 profile, highlights a remarkable level of interest that has been a defining element of the 2025 admission cycle.</p><p>This year, the University received applications from a highly talented pool of students, representing over&nbsp;3,410 high schools&nbsp;across&nbsp;49 states&nbsp;(including D.C. and Puerto Rico) and&nbsp;92 countries. The total number of applications for the Class of 2029 reached&nbsp;21,290, marking a&nbsp;15% increase&nbsp;from last year’s total of 18,502, and a&nbsp;38% increase&nbsp;from two years ago, when 15,450 applications were received.</p><p>This year’s admissions cycle also marks a significant shift in selectivity. With Fairfield’s ongoing commitment to maintaining an incoming first-year class size of&nbsp;1,450 students, the overall admit rate has decreased to&nbsp;25%, making this year the most selective admission cycle in recent history. This decrease reflects the strength and competitiveness of the applicant pool, with applicants demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.</p><p>Additional Class of 2029 admission statistics include an average weighted GPA of 3.90 and middle 50% SAT range for those who submitted scores: 1310-1420. Students from Jesuit/Cristo Rey Schools made up 517 of admitted students.&nbsp;</p><p>"We are truly blessed to have received applications from such an incredibly talented group of students," said Vice President for Enrollment Management Corry Unis. "The growth in applications and Early Decision admits reflects not only the strength of our academic programs, but also the increasing recognition of Fairfield's commitment to developing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to our community."</p><p>Fairfield University remains dedicated to providing a rigorous academic experience rooted in the Ignatian tradition, that encourages intellectual curiosity, the development of ethical leadership, and a deep sense of social responsibility. Incoming students of the Class of 2029 will build upon Fairfield’s legacy through their contributions, while advancing the mission of service and justice that define a Jesuit education.</p><p>For more information about Fairfield University or to learn more about the Class of 2029, please visit: <a href="http://www.fairfield.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>www.fairfield.edu</strong></a>.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Darien, CT - Deborah Pratt Burns will host a&nbsp;<strong>Wealth Accelerator Education Series</strong>&nbsp;event Thursday, March 27, from 12-1:30 p.m., at HAYVN Coworking, Darien,&nbsp;titled&nbsp;<strong>"Five Creative Strategies to Make Extraordinary Profits in Real Estate!"</strong>&nbsp;joined by Guest Presenter Rick Glover and Curt Battles&nbsp;of Stamford.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color); font-weight: var(--geeks-body-font-weight);">Learn innovative ways to maximize your&nbsp;</span>profits in the real estate market.&nbsp;The speakers will share five creative strategies to take your real estate&nbsp;investments to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this event is a must-attend.&nbsp;Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded individuals.</p><p>Tickets are limited and going fast, so book your seat today by clicking on the&nbsp;Eventbrite link here:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-creative-strategies-to-make-extraordinary-profits-in-real-estate-tickets-1296217514479?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-creative-strategies-to-make-extraordinary-profits-in-real-estate-tickets-</a></p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-creative-strategies-to-make-extraordinary-profits-in-real-estate-tickets-1296217514479?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1296217514479?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios</a></p><p>ATTEND VIA ZOOM? Remit Payment to book your seat via Eventbrite, and send an email to:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://deborahburnscommunications.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">deborahburnscommunications@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;with your preferred email address and we will send</p><p>you the&nbsp;Zoom link.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>

<p>FAIRFIELD, Conn.—<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQeey-2FsoR6vXVm6FyukeDizhdCZFZXwW91P1jE-2FDp3M-2BDwAebdQS7-2BSVHXho3DfihOYo-3D3lCU_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzThEdq0-2FOxLCZaPsK-2BDklNdC5Ja3BlV3A00oIp0YUweCnqT4OYaH9T8Yjn-2BjECkKGggyLrISj31GXh2l9L1elga0orO5hwkpapvVsjKWRP9ZmUISCabAierTk1Dzz40XVgxO8uoouXchCV3TV-2BMPuDfcnUZAYtyOyB8p4J9W95oU0MeAlP7DgZyMdENfQtMNEbVM1HFYGNx4hfI7G9TDsG3qe1fVIT1HlJv6IabhoZc3JM8eQRDeQ00Owq9jk20V7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Elizabeth Luoma</a>, executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7MilnEHTn9op5II8vxrh9uQefeRTTx0S7HCIdLiKK-2FhklZ5Rp768EVZT7x-2BKAEzae7Sr2bxYBO6FaY2L2SN9w5mw-2BvwIrEBqDrUcyD7C4J6kqOJAg0E8Zy614hcJpiXvnSWw-3D-3DaFrn_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzThEdq0-2FOxLCZaPsK-2BDklNdC5Ja3BlV3A00oIp0YUweCnqT4OYaH9T8Yjn-2BjECkKGggyLrISj31GXh2l9L1elgd7dlOnaUjEMoMHWosOjk5RrPUuBLoLf6-2BCFMD2UUcYz5rzNPgyVR1XEKhFhYHz6iP1eUxzCrxC95lry-2FInoP-2F0VMq4Ppta4pAgGxvfXb6JjwjlDX4ZglsLxdcBuYdPkdevM3hPQBfV-2B7knhc9ZggNPEg1ZdzfOSh5wJ-2FS-2F6qjeI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Center for Teaching &amp; Learning</a>&nbsp;at Sacred Heart University, will be sharing her love of the written word as the new poet laureate for her hometown, North Haven. She began her two-year municipal position March 6.</p><p>Luoma earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, then went on to earn a certificate in college teaching preparation as well as a Master of Philosophy and a Ph.D. in cell biology from Yale University. In addition to teaching at SHU, she has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Yale and Southern Connecticut State University.</p><p>While science and teaching are her obvious fortes, the arts have always been a part of Luoma’s makeup. She was quite young when she began experimenting with words and artistic expression. “Around mid-elementary school, playing with rhymes and alliteration became an outlet for me,” she said.</p><p>Music and lyrics, as well as a love for writing, inspired her and fed her passion for poetry. “I would get a new cassette or CD and immediately take out the lyrics and start analyzing them to see what they meant and how they related to my life,” she recalled.</p><p>Luoma finds poetry’s shorter form ideal for creating a written piece that can describe something that is fleeting. “There is so much meaning in poetry, and often that meaning is about capturing a moment in time,” she said. After writing a poem in the moment of inspiration, a writer might look back at it and feel differently, she added, and they might play with the words, the rhyme and the rhythm to create their final piece.</p><p>Luoma generally writes for herself or for loved ones. “People approach poetry in different ways,” she said. “For some, it’s a personal passion; for others, it’s a professional dedication. It was always more personal for me.”</p><p>Now Luoma will have a chance to add a public dimension to her craft. As North Haven’s poet laureate, she will promote the creation and enjoyment of poetry by developing programs for town residents. She also will write original poems for civic events and represent North Haven in the Connecticut Council of Poets Laureate, for which Sacred Heart’s other resident poet laureate, Rick Magee, serves as secretary.</p><p>It was an application in her hometown newspaper, the&nbsp;<em>North Haven Citizen,</em>&nbsp;that sparked her interest in the poet laureate position. After seeing the posting, Luoma wrote herself a note, “Should I apply?” Her husband, Jeff, saw the note on the kitchen counter and told her simply and succinctly, “Yes!” Her application included poems and awards from throughout her life, from a national poetry award as a 6th grader to her high school valedictory address, which she composed entirely in rhyme. She also shared a list of her ideas for activities to bring North Haven residents together to experience poetry.</p><p>Luoma sees her commitment to poetry over the next two years as a homecoming of sorts. Because her studies led her into a career in cell biology and STEM education, poetry became less of a focus. She is excited to see it reemerge as a part of her daily life.</p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mipi-2BuDjxLts6EssvUSyN085yRvmDvhsWhbUdgZ7weR7pkb5s8fAZVUz-2FgOtxOX6sVZ29R3a0-2B3-2FLpR48GXCWxc2wufDdy7zUs6YCmR0o8OfRg2TJ_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzThEdq0-2FOxLCZaPsK-2BDklNdC5Ja3BlV3A00oIp0YUweCnqT4OYaH9T8Yjn-2BjECkKGggyLrISj31GXh2l9L1elgdm6-2BySqP99F4O6bn5cN9F7orG2jx5IzsNI-2FrAtbTDne3B4qqtt4-2FgEEHPtYzv9AmBufe2zJXtrh7-2FWKKyuU3SBiA10lCQjaQ-2F41I1mF5XlrOtVAFx90lxeYWgECfmxAiP6j-2BzyCjdghyg3Oi08eYyVGJ0uh9iHBkyiXe87lp7j-2B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">North Haven Memorial Library</a>&nbsp;will host a reception April 1 at 6 p.m. to introduce Luoma to residents. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring their own poems to read. There will be snacks and drinks. The public can register for this event on the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.IeNJgsWRFduklcosJj7Mipi-2BuDjxLts6EssvUSyN085yRvmDvhsWhbUdgZ7weR7pkb5s8fAZVUz-2FgOtxOX6sVZ29R3a0-2B3-2FLpR48GXCWxc2wufDdy7zUs6YCmR0o8OfRj2GE_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzThEdq0-2FOxLCZaPsK-2BDklNdC5Ja3BlV3A00oIp0YUweCnqT4OYaH9T8Yjn-2BjECkKGggyLrISj31GXh2l9L1elge2y8WZVmgB0VL5KzayUui4C8qJQkXo6ZoKPUs4yY4f3zHFmgPxp6nVVykeYCLROGj2vXT5Zh7u2x8cqgTIauE-2Bw9EqgE5k0xttZ8Mztsw1rOVTt9gEt-2FncTAU9drr3p3p8LHR5D1DCv0L2OPCetB99i5phRpdyE-2BNd3AzoGD0f4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">North Haven Memorial Library website</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Luoma wants to hear how the town’s residents already interact with poetry and find out what programs they would like offered to deepen their experiences. As an educator, she is excited to work with the library to create events for people of all ages to enjoy reading and writing poetry. North Haven residents are encouraged share their ideas for town poetry initiatives with Dr. Luoma at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:northhavenpoet@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">northhavenpoet@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><em>Photo: Presenting Luoma (right) with her award are North Haven Third Selectman Nancy Buemi and First Selectman Michael Freda.</em></p><p><strong><em><u>About Sacred Heart University</u></em></strong></p><p>As 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 &amp; Sciences; School of Communication, Media &amp; the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science &amp; Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education &amp; Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business &amp; Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., &amp; 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&nbsp;<em>Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition</em>. 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.&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.3KYkKCumCfJCrG2op2AWQGMH8NA2HszzKFMqxExvHODSk-2BOFF79ZsNqAVERw9U23fy1i_FrbdBNjFDoEa-2F9q6J5rbxTv-2FYob5s2OonmKskZDAI3GbhEJtfSPFgoDWHq8Bubs2uS2iETCIFkazkr2vsQt5zP8tZqSrdLReTPnffLPp1eIja2d2KKQnzOnkBTIkERgzThEdq0-2FOxLCZaPsK-2BDklNdC5Ja3BlV3A00oIp0YUweCnqT4OYaH9T8Yjn-2BjECkKGggyLrISj31GXh2l9L1elgf6BMA1sUNxLGyqBOxV2JgGVPZfePhoHhw1W2QvdtyW5SXbRWNXQbvf7GgnAWSqTV4J4IQ4vvVPIRQsOzGDve4ny26Wt6y7udEl-2B4YZMs6pXDk61424Uq42M7hXpodngXcBijGEyYBVAlbxe9-2F8A6-2FTaaDbnCTfRKJIdgIHZ8wNP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.sacredheart.edu</a></p>

<p><strong>Norwalk, CT </strong>– 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. </p><p>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?” </p><p>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. </p><p>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.” </p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Participating artists include: </strong></p><ul><li>Frances Ashforth (New Canaan, CT) </li><li>Christopher Baker (Brooklyn, NY) </li><li>Marion Belanger &amp; Martha Willet Lewis (Guildford &amp; 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><p><strong>An opening reception will be held on June 12, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM</strong>, featuring remarks from curator Richard Klein and participating artists. </p><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"><strong>thenorwalkartspace.org</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>About Richard Klein </strong></p><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 &amp; Co., Damiani, Picturebox, Ridinghouse, Hatje Cantz, and the University of Chicago Press, among others. </li></ul><p><strong>About The Norwalk Art Space </strong></p><p>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 <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">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. </span></p><p><strong>Exhibition Support</strong></p><p><em>SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound </em>has been generously supported by the <strong>O’Grady Foundation, ROAN Development Ventures, </strong>and the <strong>Tauck Family Foundation</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>