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Down on the Farm for Free; Free Entry Into Stamford Museum and Nature Center – Heckscher Farm – Fridays Throughout December

Even without a membership card, you can wave to the toll-gate man at the entrance to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center as you roll through – free – on Fridays December 4, 11 an 18th.  Farm hours are extended until 7pm, with the observatory open later.  Learn about the astronomical explanations for the Star of [...]

Loft Artist Association Hosts FREE Opening Reception and Gift Bazaar on Friday, December 4, 5pm-8pm

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Holiday Show
November 13 – December 20, 2009

The LAA holiday show will run from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20, with a formal opening [...]

Brooks Brother Donates 2% Of All Purchases Made On December 3, 4 to Golden Fleece Foundation, Plus, Get 15% or 25% All Purchases

St. Judes Hospital will benefit from all Brooks Brother’s purchases made on Thursday December 3 and Friday December 4th.  In addition, if you have a Brooks Brother’s credit card, you’ll be happy to see 25% off your final bill on all that you purchase over those two dates (15% off for those with other cards).  The [...]

Deals, Deals and More Serious Deals

It’s Black Friday and for many that means the start of serious Christmas/Hanukkah shopping.  Walk into any retail establishment today and you will be met with sales, discounts, BOGO’s, give-backs, etc. galore.  Too many to itemize.  Suffice it to say if you DON’T find great prices today, you’re doing something wrong.

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Happy Thanksgiving To All of My Readers

May you share a day of warmth, community, peace and sustenance with all of your [...]

Eating On the Cheap In Bull’s Head

I’m not quite sure how Bull’s Head got its name (that will be left for other bloggers or other posts), but the section of Stamford where Long Ridge, High Ridge, Summer and Bedford Streets converge has become a veritable vortex of victuals. Bull’s Head Diner (Greek-American),  Kam Pei (Asian), Chili Chicken (Indian-Chinese), Tabuli Grill (Israeli Mideastern), [...]

Great Local Sales From November 27th – November 29th

Sure – everyone is having sales this weekend.  Commercially speaking, the Friday after Thanksgiving is the most profitable day of the retail year.  As I’ve mentioned before, I’m generally overwhelmed by inserts and circulars that flitter to the floor as I dissect my Sunday newspapers, but sometimes an item or two pops out at me.  So [...]

Hanukkah Crafts and Story Time at Borders Books, Sunday November 29th, 11am, FREE

Join WFHA (Westchester Fairfield Hebrew Academy) Head of School, Nora Anderson as she leads a Hanukkah and Crafts story hour at Border’s Books, 1041 High Ridge Rd., Sunday November 29th @11am.  Learn about the Festival of Lights and prepare for this fun-filled holiday (which begins the night of December 11th this [...]

Fox’s Holiday Party: Food, Shopping, Fun – Friday November 27th @10am

My twentysomething niece comes to Stamford from New York City to shop at Fox’s.  It fits her designer-clothes-at-budget- price sensibility. (I just love the deals).  So, when this popular off-price store serves up food and an exciting vibe – all the more reason to show up.  Come to Fox’s at 1121 High Ridge Rd. on Friday [...]