<p><strong>NORWALK SYMPHONY PRESENTS MOZART’S “DON GIOVANNI” THIS WEEKEND!</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">Norwalk, CT – The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra is proud to join forces with a roster of exceptional soloists to present Mozart’s iconic opera&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">Don Giovanni</em><strong style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">!&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">&nbsp;H</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">ailed as the epitome of 18th-century artistry, the opera tells the tale of the most notorious womanizer ever born, with some of the most glorious music ever written. The work combines intense drama, uproarious comedy, and supernatural mystery, making it one of the most popular operas of all time. Beneath the surface lies a damning critique of aristocratic sexism and greed, with Giovanni ultimately dragged to Hell.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://christophermirto.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Christopher Mirto</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;returns to once again provide his uniquely inventive stage direction.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">“We are absolutely delighted to produce our fifth concert opera staging of my tenure” says Music Director Jonathan Yates. “Audiences have loved our previous operas, with singers that sing at major international opera houses (including the Met), and with extremely creative staging that involves the singers appearing all over the hall, and audience participation! Because of the incredible amount of time and effort that goes into these events, we only present an opera every other year—so I strongly recommend this musical&nbsp;opportunity to audience members.”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">The stellar cast includes </span><a href="https://www.metopera.org/discover/artists/baritone-and-bass/hyung-yun/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hyung Yun</a> <span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">as Don Giovanni, </span><a href="https://nathan-stark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nathan Stark</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Leporello, </span><a href="http://www.katherinewhyte.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katherine Whyte</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Donna Elvira, </span><a href="https://www.maryfeminear.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Feminear</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Donna Anna and </span><a href="https://www.derrekstarktenor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Derrek Stark</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Don Ottavio. Also joining the cast is </span><a href="https://www.alinatamborini.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alina Tamborini</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Zerlina, </span><a href="https://www.markhosseini.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Hosseini</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Masetto and </span><a href="https://www.derrekstarktenor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan Kimple</a><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);"> as Commendatore.</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">Norwalk Symphony Orchestra </span>is a significant cultural organization featuring professional musicians from our community that enhances the quality of life in Southwestern Connecticut. Our MISSION is to share the beauty and power of orchestral music with audiences of all ages through live performances and music education programs. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.norwalksymphony.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.norwalksymphony.org</a>.</p><p><em>Don Giovanni</em> is the final performance of the 85th Anniversary season. Norwalk Symphony is unique in its presentation of opera and Broadway concerts as part of their regular line up. The organization also seeks collaborations with regional nonprofits. Their partnership with The Pantry at Connecticut Community College in Norwalk helps alleviate food insecurity for students and their families. Please bring any non-perishable food items to donate to The Pantry.</p><p><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Norwalk Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue. Individual tickets, from $10 for students and children, and $25, $40.00, and $60 for adults, can be purchased online at the Symphony’s website: </em><a href="http://www.norwalksymphony.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.norwalksymphony.org</a><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;or by calling the Symphony office at 203.956.6771.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC BUZZ Weekend May 9-11</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/tacos-tequila-at-the-sm-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Tacos &amp; Tequila at the SM&amp;NC</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum &amp; Nature Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday May 9, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>Come savor the flavor at a night of taco tasting and tequila exploration in our Knobloch Family Farmhouse alongside ambassadors from exceptional tequila brands. Enjoy an array of authentically made tacos and sides expertly prepared using only the freshest ingredients. Our event partner, BevMax, will be on hand to place orders for full bottles of any of the products you sample.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/prints---pottery---painting-artists-of-studio-402-282ef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Prints - Pottery - Painting, Artists of Studio 402</strong></a></p><p><strong>Easton Library, Easton</strong></p><p>Friday May 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm</p><p>The three women in this exhibition have shared a studio space since 2016 at the AmFab Arts Studios in Bridgeport. Holly Hawthorn is a mixed media artist who works in porcelain, collage and printmaking. The subject of her art often revolves around ocean themes. Deborah Dutko is an accomplished illustrator whose artistic explorations have led her to a love of clay in all its forms. Her illustrative talents are manifest in her amazing pet portraits done in watercolor technique.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/cabaret-comedy-series-cbf26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Cabaret Comedy Series</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday May 9, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Don’t miss the Cabaret Comedy Series—exclusive nights of stand-up comedy featuring a rotating lineup of top-notch comedians. Each show brings a unique blend of wit and humor to the stage, promising unforgettable evenings of laughter and good times. Grab your tickets now and join us for a comedy experience like no other!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/30th-birthday-open-house" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>30th Birthday Open House</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm</p><p>Every studio in the building will be in operation, creating limited edition 30th Anniversary prints as you watch. There will be hands-on activities throughout the day, and a birthday cake celebration.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/family-day-gold-and-glitter-in-vienna-be70a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Family Day: Gold and Glitter in Vienna</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Inspired by the artwork on view in our exhibition Famous &amp; Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann. Learn more about the exhibition here! The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. During this Family Day event, kids ages 4-10 will get to create Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" and self-protraits as Adele Bloch-Bauer, aka "The Woman in Gold"!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/music-in-the-woods-presents-lisa-tannebaum-in-a-mother-s-day-concert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Lisa Tannebaum in a Mother's Day Concert</strong></a></p><p><strong>Music in the Woods, Stamford</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</p><p>Celebrate Mother's Day with a beautiful Harp Concert!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/under-the-sea-summer-theatre-gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Under The Sea" Summer Theatre Gala</strong></a></p><p><strong>Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Dive into an unforgettable evening at The Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s 22nd Anniversary Gala, “Under the Sea,” Saturday, May 10th, at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. A whimsical evening to benefit the Summer Theatre’s Season and Educational Programs . This special night’s honorees are philanthropists Robert Miller and Kathy Klingenstein , along with Broadway’s Arbender Robinson, a true journeyman of the stage. The evening will feature performances by stars of our upcoming summer Broadway production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come meet our Stars, Gala Committee, Trustees and fellow Patrons for an enjoyable experience.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/music-of-the-mendelssohn-choir-through-the-years" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Music of the Mendelssohn Choir Through the Years</strong></a></p><p><strong>First Church Congregational, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>A 40th anniversary concert &amp; silent auction.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-power-of-song-for-justice-a-tribute-to-peter-paul-mary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>The Power of Song for Justice: A Tribute to Peter, Paul &amp; Mary</strong></a></p><p><strong>Voices Cafe, Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday May 10, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>The term “folk music” has become interchangeable with Peter, Paul &amp; Mary. In 1962, with the nation still recovering from the McCarthy era, the civil rights movement taking shape, the Cold War heating up, and a nascent spirit of activism in the air, Peter Yarrow, Noel (Paul) Stokey and Mary Travers came together to foster folk music’s potency as a social, cultural and political force. This concert brings together some of our current era’s most talented folk artists, Peter and Maura Kennedy, Mustard’s Retreat’s David Tamulevich and Libby Glover, and Weston native Suzanne Sheridan, sharing their experiences through song, bringing alive once again the power of song for justice.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p><strong>Protect Your Privacy at Fairfield County Bank’s Shred Day in Norwalk</strong></p><p>Fairfield County Bank is helping community members take a proactive step in protecting their privacy with a free Shred Day event on <strong>Saturday, May 10, 2025</strong>, from <strong>9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</strong> at the <strong>Broad River Office</strong>, located at <strong>121 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, CT</strong>.</p><p>Open to the public, the event invites individuals and households to safely dispose of sensitive personal documents, reducing the risk of identity theft. Whether you're clearing out old tax returns, medical records, utility bills, or other paperwork containing confidential information, this is a secure and convenient way to ensure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.</p><p>Common items accepted include:</p><ul><li>Tax documents</li><li>Medical records</li><li>Utility bills</li><li>Credit card statements</li><li>Payroll information</li><li>Any documents with personal identifying details</li></ul><p>Hosted in partnership with ProShred Security, the event is part of Fairfield County Bank’s ongoing commitment to community security and financial wellness. Please note that Fairfield County Bank is not affiliated with ProShred Security.</p><p>To learn more about what to bring and what to expect, visit:</p><p> <a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/ShredDays2025/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/ShredDays2025/index.html</a></p><p>Have questions? Contact Fairfield County Bank at 203-431-7431 </p>

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Local Business Champion: </span><a href="https://www.canaantechnology.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Canaan Technology</a></h2><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet David Felton, founder of </strong><a href="https://www.canaantechnology.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Canaan Technology</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why did you start your business?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I started Canaan Technology in 2001 to provide white-glove IT services focused on cybersecurity, compliance, and day-to-day support to small and medium-sized organizations that did not have the need or budget for a full-time IT person. Although technology has rapidly changed over the last 24 years, our core principles remain unchanged.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is your best-selling product or service?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cybersecurity Protection, Risk Assessment, Cloud-hosted Services (Email, File Sharing, Voice over IP), and day-to-day IT Support are the most popular services we provide our clients.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you reimagined your small business?</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With the evolving technology landscape, particularly in our core areas of expertise - Cybersecurity Protection and Risk Assessment, my team and I are constantly reimagining how we deliver services to our clients. This is particularly true of our ability to keep abreast of emerging tools to offer smaller businesses with a constrained IT budget the most advanced Cybersecurity tools focused on the method or pathway a cybercriminal uses to gain unauthorized access.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Questions? Email </span><a href="mailto:david@canaantechnology.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">david@canaantechnology.com</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow along on Facebook @</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanaanTechnologyLLC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CanaanTechnologyLLC</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and visit Canaan Technology’s website</span><a href="https://www.canaantechnology.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> https://www.canaantechnology.com/</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend May 2-4</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/the-wilton-playshop-presents-stephen-sondheim-s-into-the-woods-4ce8f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Stephen Sondheim’s "Into The Woods"</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Wilton Playshop, Wilton</strong></p><p>Friday May 2, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, stages . One of Stephen Sondheim's most popular and beloved works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated and emotionally resonant show that masterfully weaves together the stories of some of our most cherished fairy tale characters. With a brilliant score that showcases Sondheim's unmatched lyrical talent, the musical brings characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Jack and the Beanstalk fame), and the Baker and his Wife together in a shared quest that is at once whimsical and profound.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/dressed-to-impress-gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Dressed to Impress Gala</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum &amp; History Center, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Friday May 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>In celebration of the new exhibition Dressed to Impress, join the Fairfield Museum for an unforgettable night of fashion through the ages!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/meet-for-coffee-at-the-bruce-conversations-with-robert-kalman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Conversations with Robert Kalman</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 9:00 am - 10:30 am</p><p>Join the conversation with Robert Kalman, a celebrated photojournalist, educator, and lifelong storyteller. Born in Manhattan and raised in Queens, Robert’s journey spans decades of rich experience, from working as a news assistant at The New York Times to leading schools in New York and New England. Along the way, he built an impressive portfolio of photographic work, capturing compelling narratives of diverse communities across the globe.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/birding-at-the-bruce-museum-with-greenwich-audubon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Birding with Greenwich Audubon</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>Tours will go from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon's neighboring Oneida Sanctuary, one of Greenwich's only remaining coastal salt marshes. This location not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl, shorebirds, herons &amp; egrets but also learn about Audubon's conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/jane-s-walk-bridgeport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jane's Walk Bridgeport</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Archive, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>We have held “Jane’s Walks Bridgeport” for the last eight years – building on the international Jane’s Walk event inspired by the urban activist Jane Jacobs, whose focus on human-centered and community-led neighborhood development has made a lasting imprint on how cities are planned and built.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/derby-day-celebration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Derby Day Celebration</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pequot Library, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm -9:00 pm</p><p>Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Pequot Library! Take a stroll around the Great Lawn to view the festive hats, attire, and decorated tailgates. Get your Derby Dollars so that you can enter to win raffle items, take home a bottle of bourbon from the Bourbon Wall, and choose your winning horse for a shot at the top prize in the 50/50 raffle. Trophies will be awarded for Best Hat, Best Dressed, and Best Tailgates. Watch the “Run for the Roses” on the big screen in the auditorium, and celebrate with Kentucky fare and an open bar (plus non-alcoholic options) in the Main Tent, sponsored by the Loya Family. Keep the party going with DJ Rob and the Melt Mobile at the after-party.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/greenwich-choral-society-presents-the-great-american-songbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Greenwich Choral Society present The Great American Songbook</strong></a></p><p><strong>O'Byrne Chapel, Purchase</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Join the Greenwich Choral Society in the beautiful O'Byrne Chapel at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY - showcasing iconic and beloved songs from the American Songbook, featuring the the Bryan Reeder Orchestra and vocalists Hannah Gill and Chris Norton.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/martin-kline-the-world-in-all-its-plenitude-420e5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude</strong></a></p><p><strong>Heather Gaudio Fine Art, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday May 3, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm</p><p>The public is invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, and the exhibition will remain on view through June 14th. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay written by art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/shark-safari" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Shark Safari</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 9:30 am - 11:00 am</p><p>Sharks and rays are an incredibly diverse group of animals, representing all sorts of sizes, body shapes, and behaviors to suit the places and climates they’ve occupied over time. In this drop-off style program, children start off examining shark teeth, jaws, and models, feel the sandpapery texture of shark skin, and learn how superb adaptations have allowed sharks to survive for millions of years in a wide variety of ocean habitats.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sm-nc-spring-on-the-farm-family-fest-sunday-09551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SM&amp;NC Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Museum &amp; Nature Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>There are added attractions, fun springtime programs and free giveaways. Not only will the Rock Climbing Wall be making its return, but both days will feature special performances by Spider-Man and Taylor Swift tributes! Plus, they will have Sheep Shearing and Miniature Horses on-site exclusive to the first and second fest, respectively. Be sure to pre-register, because tickets at the gate will be limited and higher in price!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/rediscover-greenwich-greenwich-avenue-walking-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Rediscover Greenwich: Greenwich Avenue Walking Tour</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>Historic buildings will become canvases for large-scale murals featuring archival images of what those places looked like in the past, with text and images drawn from the Historical Society’s collections and interactive QR codes, that when scanned, share those unique stories. The murals, designed by Untapped New York’s artist Aaron Asis, will debut in conjunction with a new series of guided walking tours exploring the history of Greenwich Avenue and its local businesses led by Justin Rivers, Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer and Christopher Shields, Historical Society Director of Library and Archives.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/quantum-leap-a-bold-fusion-of-chamber-music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Quantum Leap: A Bold Fusion of Chamber Music</strong></a></p><p><strong>Emerson Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Stamford</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Quantum Leap redefines chamber music by seamlessly blending classical and contemporary styles. The concert features musicians familiar to the Fairfield County chamber music community including Edita Orlinyte (violin), Shan Jiang (violin), Suzanne Corey-Sahlin (viola), Gunnar Sahlin (cello), Maxim Pakhomov (piano), and noted New Canaan musician and composer Gwyneth Walker as a narrator. The program includes works by contemporary composers Walker (Trails and Open Spaces) and Marc Chen (How Rivers Become Other Rivers), and a classical selection by Antonín Dvořák (Piano Quintet, Op. 88).</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/egalitarian-brass---sunday-soundscapes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>eGALitarian Brass - Sunday Soundscapes</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston Public Library, Weston</strong></p><p>Sunday May 4, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>eGALitarian Brass has presented recitals at Newport Classical, Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, Women Composer's Festival of Hartford, International Women’s Brass Conference, New York Women Composers, and Spectrum’s Female Composers Festival. In addition to performances, they have been an Ensemble in Residence at Rutgers University, Sacred Heart University and Marist College, where they have presented recitals and masterclasses, and led panel discussions.</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><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">This spring, the Golf Performance Center (GPC) in Ridgefield unveiled </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The National</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, a premier 9-hole short course designed to offer a world-class short game experience - just $20 to play 9 holes. </span></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">We asked Edward Murphy, the Director of Operations at GPC to share </span><u style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">10 Fun Facts about The National.&nbsp;</u></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">1) It's an Executive Short Course</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">2) You only need a couple of wedges and a putter to play</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">3) It can be played at night</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">4) The record for 9 holes is 7 under par</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">5) Men, women and children all play from the same tee's</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">6) The Greens are as challenging as any private country club</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">7) The Norwalk River runs through it</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">8) Professional golfers play a tournament on it every year</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">9) Can be played with various routings</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">10) The National was designed by King &amp; Collins renowned golf course architects.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tee times can be booked online through the GPC website or by calling the Pro Shop at 203-790-4653. Non-members are welcome and can reserve tee times up to 48 hours in advance, whereas course members can book 1 week in advance.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For more information about The National Short Course, membership options, and to book your tee time, visit</span><a href="https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national/.</a></p>