We Gather Together
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us wrestle with the tough questions: how many pumpkin, how many pecan;
stuffing with sausage or chestnuts; whether to make cheese straws again this year. But besides the blinding
number of details that go into the creation of this marathon meal, and the year’s worth of family and
football we cram into one day, Thanksgiving reminds an awful lot of us, especially here in Fairfield
County, of how profoundly lucky we are. And though we may fret over whether our gravy is smooth enough,
or afterwards, regret that we consumed a week’s worth of calories in a day, we also know that reaching
out to help others at Thanksgiving time – and beyond – is the one ingredient that brings us a lasting
sense of fullness. More >
Thanksgiving on the Menu
The joy of being surrounded by family and friends, in front of a table laden with mouth-watering
food, is how most of us imagine our Thanksgiving celebration will be. But the reality, at least
for those hosting, is much more often focused on finding extra dessert forks by Thursday, or
getting around to hoisting the folding chairs out of the attic. More >
What's
Happening
Oct 1st-Dec 31st
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New Yorker Cartoon Drawings at Bruce Museum
Humorous and universal, 50 original drawings for cartoons drawn from the
pages of the New Yorker Magazine, from the Melvin R. Seiden Collection, are on display.
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Oct 20th-Nov 26th
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Art By Moby at 583 Art Factory Exhibit
Moby, multi-faceted musician and multi-talented artist, will be exhibiting his Little Idiot
Collective, October 20 through November 26, 2005 at 583 Art Factory.
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Nov 9th-Jan 19th
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Santa vs. The Snowman at Maritime's IMAX
A special large screen holiday treat at the Maritime's Imax Theatre is "Santa vs. the Snowman,"
starring the voices of Jonathan Winters, Ben Stein and Victoria Jackson.
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Nov 19th |
Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell Duet at the Quick Center
Lucy Kaplansky's music is a riveting blend of rock, folk, country, and pop that
perfectly complements her gorgeous, evocative vocals.
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Nov 24th
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Thanksgiving at Sea with Fjord Catering
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast while cruising Long Island Sound aboard Fjord's Cayah Michele.
A terrific opportunity to invent a new tradition for this traditional holiday and eat some
exquisite food.
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Nov 26th
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Turkey Walk and Talk at Earthplace
Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner on the Earthplace trails in search of wild turkeys with
local turkey "aficionado" Joe DeBone.
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