Greenwich Roundup

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Ludlowe wins FCIAC cheerleading

... the FCIAC Cheer Championships Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Fairfield Warde High School. Photo: Autumn Driscoll Greenwich High School cheerleader Dakota Hirsch competes with her team during the FCIAC Cheer Championships Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-wins-FCIAC-cheerleading-6068834.php

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Scenes from the FCIAC Cheer Championships Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Fairfield Warde High School.

... the FCIAC Cheer Championships Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Fairfield Warde High School. Photo: Autumn Driscoll Greenwich High School cheerleader Dakota Hirsch competes with her team during the FCIAC Cheer Championships Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at ...

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-wins-FCIAC-cheerleading-6068568.php

Ludlowe wins FCIAC cheerleading

... feeling. We were such a great team and everyone did such an amazing job from the seniors to the freshmen." Greenwich finished seventh with a score of 131.1 behind fourth-place Ridgefield (143.0), fifth-place Danbury (142.8) and sixth-place Warde ...

http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Ludlowe-wins-FCIAC-cheerleading-6068568.php

Evening of wine, food and art at First Bank

Stamford resident Bobby Valentine, Athletic Director of Sacred Heart University joined Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and Sky Mercede, owner of Forever Sweet Bakery of Norwalk at Sparks Sports Grill in Norwalk last week for the Norwalk Chamber's 2015 networking event. Photo: Contributed Photo Artist and Stamford resident Bob Callahan with daughter Mary Lou, son Michael, daughter Theresa and wife Lou at his opening exhibit at First Bank of Greenwich in Cos Cob on Wednesday night.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Evening-of-wine-food-and-art-at-First-Bank-6068482.php

For the Record

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http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/For-the-Record-6068484.php

Evening of wine, food and art at First Bank

Stamford resident Bobby Valentine, Athletic Director of Sacred Heart University joined Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and Sky Mercede, owner of Forever Sweet Bakery of Norwalk at Sparks Sports Grill in Norwalk last week for the Norwalk Chamber's 2015 networking event. Photo: Contributed Photo Artist and Stamford resident Bob Callahan with daughter Mary Lou, son Michael, daughter Theresa and wife Lou at his opening exhibit at First Bank of Greenwich in Cos Cob on Wednesday night.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Evening-of-wine-food-and-art-at-First-Bank-6068482.php

Video: Preview Connecticut Playmakers' Moonlight and Magnolias; Runs 3/20-28

The madcap antics behind a script overhaul that led to the iconic film "Gone With The Wind" unravel as comedic farce in the first of at least two productions Connecticut Playmakers is offering for its 68th year of Broadway-style theater in Greenwich. Check out a video preview below! The play is called "Moonlight and Magnolias" and is to be staged under Dan Friedman 's direction at the First Congregational Church in Greenwich March 20-22 and March 27-28.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/VIDEO-Preview-Connecticut-Playmakers-MOONLIGHT-AND-MAGNOLIAS-Runs-320-28-20150207

Long Duration Mainly Ice Storm to Hit Greenwich

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for a "long duration weather event" beginning Sunday afternoon and lasting into Monday night. So you're thinking that must mean a lot of snow? Not exactly.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/weather-update-long-duration-mainly-ice-storm-hit-greenwich-0?

Women of Vision Fairfield County Luncheon To Benefit Stamford Women, Families

On Monday, March 2, 2015, Women of Vision Fairfield County will host their annual fundraiser luncheon, "Strong Women, Strong World," at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Congresswoman Karla Schaefer, Republic of Peru, will be this year's keynote speaker.

http://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/women-vision-fairfield-county-luncheon-benefit-stamford-women-families-0?

Sandy Hook Panel Wrong On Home Schooling

My wife and I have four children, three of whom are home schooled, which is why an ill-considered proposal by the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission to tighten home-schooling regulations caught our attention. If Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has any sense, it's one of the commission's recommendations that he will throw right in the trash.

http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-op-hennessey-home-school-sandy-hook-0208-20150206-story.html

Friday, February 6, 2015

Stamford, Greenwich studios cash in credits

As Stamford-based NBC Sports was busy promoting the Super Bowl in the buildup to the Feb. 1 game, Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich was piggybacking off the hype with advance images of its next hoped-for hit, "The Peanuts Movie," depicting Lucy yanking a football away from a charging Charlie Brown, landing the Charles M. Schultz character flat on his back. If NBC Sports and Blue Sky are rolling in the dough, they can thank Connecticut taxpayers who keep it rolling in.

http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Stamford-Greenwich-studios-cash-in-credits-6067539.php

'Moonlight and Magnolias' in Greenwich

The madcap antics behind a script overhaul that led to the iconic film "Gone With The Wind" unravel as comedic farce in the first of at least two productions Connecticut Playmakers is offering for its 68th year of Broadway-style theater in Greenwich. The play is called "Moonlight and Magnolias" and is to be staged under Dan Friedman's direction at the First Congregational Church in Greenwich March 20-22 and March 27-28.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/moonlight-and-magnolias-greenwich-0?

Stamford, Greenwich studios cash in credits

As Stamford-based NBC Sports was busy promoting the Super Bowl in the buildup to the Feb. 2 game, Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich was piggybacking off the hype with advance images of its next hoped-for hit "The Peanuts Movie," depicting Lucy yanking a football away from a charging Charlie Brown , landing the Charles M. Schultz character flat on his back. If NBC Sports and Blue Sky are rolling in the dough, they can thank Connecticut taxpayers who keep it rolling in.

http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Stamford-Greenwich-studios-cash-in-credits-6067290.php

Becker Salon Is On The Move in Greenwich

Beauty takes on another dimension in Greenwich now that the new Becker Salon opened its doors at 380 Greenwich Avenue. On the second floor with windows overlooking the avenue, the state-of-the-art salon features a unique space with a contemporary look, a talented creative team and an expanded array of services.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/becker-salon-move-greenwich-0?

Is It A Boy Or Girl For Ashlee Simpson?

... Meagan Camper have a 5-month-old son. Simpson and Ross wed in August at Ross' mother Diana Ross' estate in Greenwich, Conn., after dating for nearly one year. Ross told E! News in January that he's looking forward to having lots of kids. "I would ...

http://www.starpulse.com/news/Noelle_Talmon/2015/02/06/is-it-a-boy-or-girl-for-ashlee-simpson?ref_src=news_rss

Avenue Bank expected to begin trading publicly next week

Shares of Nashville-based Avenue Bank are expected to begin trading publicly next week. Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn.-based IPO investment advisory firm and manager of IPO-focused exchange traded funds, lists Avenue Bank's parent ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2015/02/avenue-bank-expected-to-begin-trading-publicly.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_nashville+%28Nashville+Business+Journal%29

Avenue Bank expected to begin trading publicly next week

Renaissance Capital, a Greenwich, Conn.-based IPO investment advisory firm and manager of IPO-focused exchange traded funds, lists Avenue Bank's parent company , Avenue Financial Holdings, among initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week. Avenue filed for its IPO in January , planning to raise $30 million and list its shares on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker AVNU.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2015/02/avenue-bank-expected-to-begin-trading-publicly.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Video: What's Going on This Weekend in Greenwich

... in the mood to get Valentine's Day started a little early, MakerBot invites kids ages 7 to 14 to their store on Greenwich Ave. to design Valentine lollipop holders with a 3D printer. This event is Saturday from 3 to 4:30. Also on Saturday, the Cos ...

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/22146/Whats-Going-on-This-Weekend-in-Greenwich-

Ashlee Simpson having a baby girl - decorating the nursery

... th Ashlee, whom he married in a romantic ceremony held at his mother, legendary singer, Diana Ross' lavish home in Greenwich, Connecticut. He said previously: ''I would love to [have kids]. As many as possible.''

http://www.nationalledger.com/pop-culture-news/ashlee-simpson-is-expecting-a-baby-114919.shtml