Greenwich Roundup: Thursday, April 9, 2015

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Site-responsive installations by Alois Kronschlaeger on view at Cristin Tierney Gallery

... School of Visual Arts. His work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Yuan Art Museum in Beijing, China, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, Arizona, where he ...

http://artdaily.com/news/77757/Site-responsive-installations-by-Alois-Kronschlaeger-on-view-at-Cristin-Tierney-Gallery

Staples girls tennis edges Greenwich

Maddie Arnold of Greenwich hits during her match against Vanessa Mauricio of Staples in the girls high school tennis match between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, April 9, 2015. Vanessa Mauricio of Staples hits during her match against Maddie Arnold of Greenwich in the girls high school tennis match between Greenwich High School and Staples High School at Greenwich, Conn., Thursday, April 9, 2015.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-girls-tennis-team-edged-by-Staples-6190497.php

Gretchen Carlson To Serve As Emcee At Time For Lyme Gala In Greenwich

... the tick-borne illness. The gala will be held Saturday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich. This year's event will also celebrate the merger of LRA and TBDA. Fox personality Gretchen Carlson, anchor ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/gretchen-carlson-serve-emcee-time-lyme-gala-greenwich-0

Hanging Judge Thom Hartmann Convicts Jeb Bush of 'Voter Fraud'

... is two-thirds Hispanic. If you never met him -- and didn't know that his grandfather was Sen. Prescott Bush of Greenwich, Connecticut -- you might assume from the above description that Bush is, well, Hispanic. And who's to say he isn't? After all, ...

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jack-coleman/2015/04/09/hanging-judge-thom-hartmann-convicts-jeb-bush-voter-fraud

'Solid' Vaughan progressing in first full AHL season

... impression, begin Friday in Syracuse. League-leading Manchester, with former Sound Tigers forward Sean Backman of Greenwich having a big year, visits Saturday and Sunday. While those two teams go to the playoffs in another week, the Sound Tigers, ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Solid-Vaughan-progressing-in-first-full-AHL-6190240.php

Financial crimes specialist honored by Lions

Det. Mark Solomon received the "police officer of the year" award from Paul Settelmeyer of the Lions Club, at a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Conn. on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Financial-crimes-specialist-honored-by-Lions-6190047.php

Actor, activist Geena Davis speaks on women in media at luncheon

Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis pretends to swing a baseball bat while talking about her role in the movie "A League of Their Own" during the Fairfield County Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls annual luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, April 9, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Actor-activist-Geena-Davis-speaks-on-women-in-6190234.php

Madagascar: Ghosts of the Past at the Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum located on One Museum Drive in Greenwich Connecticut has a new show that opens April 11 and runs through November 8 titled Madagascar: Ghosts of the Past, that only hints at the intrigue waiting for visitors to the Bruce Museum's science gallery. Isolated for the last 88 million years, Madagascar is populated by hundreds of remarkable species that are found nowhere else on Earth.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/madagascar-ghosts-past-bruce-museum-0?

Greenwich film company produces CT tourism spots

Greenwich-based Standard Directors, a live-action production company, shot six commercials for the State of Connecticut's tourism campaign. The newest commercials are set to air at the beginning of the summer tourism season next month.

http://m.newstimes.com/business/article/Greenwich-film-company-produces-CT-tourism-spots-6190153.php

Briefly . . .

The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation awarded a $2 million grant to Harlem RBI and DREAM Charter School to complete a gym, offices and nearly 90 units of affordable housing in East Harlem. The Cohens, who live in Greenwich, focus their foundation on education, children's health, veterans and the arts, with Steve Cohen the founder of Point72 Asset Management in Stamford .

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Briefly-6190155.php

Greenwich film company produces CT tourism spots

Greenwich-based Standard Directors, a live-action production company, shot six commercials for the State of Connecticut's tourism campaign. The newest commercials are set to air at the beginning of the summer tourism season next month.

http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/business/article/Greenwich-film-company-produces-CT-tourism-spots-6190153.php

Can anybody stop Newtown?

... proven otherwise, though they graduated a lot and have a new coach. Amanda Mastera , a former assistant coach at Greenwich, takes over for Maura Fletcher . BROOKFIELD: A strong senior class, led by Kaia Gallop and Emily Stoeppel among others, had a ...

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/sports/article/Can-anybody-stop-Newtown-6190076.php

50 things to do this weekend

The Persimmon Ball, YWCA Greenwich's largest fund raiser, is a black-tie dinner dance that annually attracts 500 attendees. It features world-class items offered in both silent and live auctions.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/entertainment/slideshow/50-Things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Connecticut-107170.php

50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, April 10-12

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. The Persimmon Ball, YWCA Greenwich's largest fund raiser, is a black-tie dinner dance that annually attracts 500 attendees.

http://m.ctpost.com/entertainment/slideshow/50-Things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Connecticut-107170.php

Hacker-Craft Will Display $350K Vessel At Greenwich Boat Show

GREENWICH, Conn. Hacker-Craft will be at the Greenwich Boat Show on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, at 49 River Road, Cos Cob.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/hacker-craft-will-display-350k-vessel-greenwich-boat-show

Ex-candidate sues Greenwich over Israeli event at Town Hall

Greenwich officials have rejected an $11,000 proposed settlement of a lawsuit with a former U.S. Senate candidate who claims photos and videos at Town Hall of a bar mitzvah and pro-Israel event violated the Constitution by promoting a religion. Greenwich Time reports that Lee Whitnum sued the town over the May 15, 2011, use of Town Hall by the UJA Federation of Greenwich for Israeli Independence Day.

http://wtnh.com/2015/04/09/ex-candidate-sues-greenwich-over-israeli-event-at-town-hall/

Ex-candidate sues Greenwich over Israeli event at Town Hall

GREENWICH, Conn. - Greenwich officials have rejected an $11,000 proposed settlement of a lawsuit with a former U.S. Senate candidate who claims photos and videos at Town Hall of a bar mitzvah and pro-Israel event violated the Constitution by promoting a religion.

http://www.theday.com/state-news/20150409/ex-candidate-sues-greenwich-over-israeli-event-at-town-hall

Palladium Musicum Presenting Symposium On Historic Greenwich Gardens

GREENWICH, Conn. Palladium Musicum is presenting "Historic Gardens and Their Creators" Symposium on Thursday, May 7, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Historical Society as a contribution to the celebration of the 375th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/palladium-musicum-presenting-symposium-historic-greenwich-gardens

Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce Presenting Business Startup Seminar

GREENWICH, Conn. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is presenting a seminar on starting a new business, "Hatching Your Great Idea," on Thursday, April 30 from 5:45-7 p.m. at the Greenwich Library.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-chamber-commerce-presenting-business-startup-seminar

Greenwich Alzheimer's Benefit Features Glen Campbell's Plight

Kim Campbell and James Keach, director of "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me," will speak at the upcoming Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter benefit, Celebrating Hope, on Friday, May 1, in Greenwich. The benefit will honor country singer Glen Campbell and his efforts to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-alzheimers-benefit-features-glen-campbells-plight

Will We Execute Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev In Anger?

The Boston Marathon bombing occurred two years ago this month, and time has not diminished the horror. Three spectators were killed, including an 8-year-old boy, and more than 250 others were injured.

http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-op-pattis-dzhokhar-tsarnaev-boston-bombing-0408-20150408-story.html

Opinion: Who's to say Jeb Bush isn't Hispanic?

... ethnic classification - a Hispanic is someone who chooses "Hispanic" on a form. SO THE SON of George H.W. Bush (Greenwich Country Day, Phillips Academy) and Barbara Pierce (Rye Country Day, Ashley Hall) thinks he's Hispanic. Or thought he was. The ...

http://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-guest-writers/who-s-to-say-jeb-bush-isn-t-hispanic-1.1305659

Aris Radiology Expands Coverage Through Acquisition of Optimal Radiology

... for additional information. About Great Point Partners Great Point Partners ("GPP"), founded in 2003 and based in Greenwich, CT, is a leading health care investment firm with approximately $800 million of equity capital under management and 26 ...

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/09/722854/10128220/en/Aris-Radiology-Expands-Coverage-Through-Acquisition-of-Optimal-Radiology.html

38th Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Tees Off June 8th

NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning returns on Monday, June 8 to host Guiding Eyes for the Blind's 38th annual Golf Classic alongside the country's best blind golfers and magnificent Guiding Eyes dogs. The two-day outing, anticipated to raise more than $700,000, will be held at two of the region's most esteemed courses - Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY and Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12641957.htm

Aris Radiology Expands Coverage Through Acquisition of Optimal...

38th Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic with NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Tees Off June 8th

Two-day outing that will be held in Greenwich, is expected to raise more than $700,000 for the nonprofit. NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning returns on Monday, June 8 to host Guiding Eyes for the Blind's 38th annual Golf Classic alongside the country's best blind golfers and magnificent Guiding Eyes dogs.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/38th-annual-guiding-eyes-golf-classic-ny-giants-quarterback-eli-manning-tees-june-8th?