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Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium
Flock Of Flamingos Comes Home To Roost This Summer At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Birds of a feather flock together. And in the case of flamingos, the features are pink and the flock is called a stand, colony, regiment or a flamboyance. And you can see the leggy pink birds up close and personal and learn more about them this summer at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. A small flamboyance of flamingos will be standing – often, on one leg – in the aviary on the aquarium’s riverfront courtyard from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. That’s May 27-Sept. 4. The exhibit is free with admission. “For family fun this summer, The Maritime Aquarium has more b…

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Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Danbury Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Danbury
Salute Veterans With Memorial Day Parade In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Memorial Day is about much more than just enjoying a three-day weekend and easing into summer mode. It's about honoring the men and women who have given their lives in service of their country, and coming together as a community to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Towns around Fairfield County will be doing just that this weekend, with a series of ceremonies and parades celebrating members of the armed forces who died defending their country. The following is a sampling of parades and dedications taking place across Fairfield County. Fee…

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After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD
After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD DANBURY, Conn. -- A lot of local love -- and blood, sweat and tears -- have gone into this Saturday’s performance of Phoenix Tree. The band recently debuted its new crowdfunded studio album and will unveil its songs at Billy Bean’s Pub in Danbury on Saturday, May 27 at 10 p.m. The album was a year in the making, from concept to prep and crowdfunding (via Indiegogo) which included performing countless shows throughout the year. In total, $5,000 was raised. See earlier Daily Voice story HERE. "We were really excited to help Phoenix Tree with their crowdfunding campaign," said Mike …

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Danbury City Carnival Ushers In Summer With Rides, Food, Games At Mall Danbury City Carnival Ushers In Summer With Rides, Food, Games At Mall
Danbury City Carnival Ushers In Summer With Rides, Food, Games At Mall DANBURY, Conn. — Do you miss the Danbury Fair? You can recapture the feeling of those good old days of enjoying carnival rides and eating cotton candy last this week.  The Powers Great American Midways Carnival is setting up at the Danbury Fair Mall, and the Danbury City Fair will run from May 25 through June 11. The annual fair — which is an annual rite of spring — offers rides for people all ages, as well as plenty of food, live performances and games of chance. Wristbands for unlimited rides are available for $25, or $22 with a mall receipt or coupon. The hours are for the Annual Danbu…

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Four Decades Of Fun: St. Mary's School Carnival Sets Up In Bethel Four Decades Of Fun: St. Mary's School Carnival Sets Up In Bethel
Four Decades Of Fun: St. Mary's School Carnival Sets Up In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. — Do you love rides? Are you craving fried dough? Then the 41st Annual St. Mary's School Carnival is the place to be in Bethel. The fun and games are set up on the lawn at the Municipal Center at 1 School St. in Bethel. Proceeds benefit the programs at St. Mary's School.  The hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.  There is a break in the festivities from 2 to 4 p.m. to honor those who have served the country in the Bethel Memorial Day Parade.  Every day is bracelet day for unlimited rides.  This yea…

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Say Olé: Danbury Celebrates Cinco De Mayo Say Olé: Danbury Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
Say Olé: Danbury Celebrates Cinco De Mayo FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Spice up your fiesta, Fairfield County. It's Cinco de Mayo -- a day filled with tacos, tequila, and deals. Here's a sampling of what you'll find around town. Feel free to add your own to our Facebook page or better yet, send a photo and show us where you end up going. Bartaco, Westport, Stamford: Bartaco is launching its tenth #bartacosecret -- the crispy soft-shell crab taco -- the better to go with your frosty margarita. At Westport from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a face painter and, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., live music and a DJ  (Acoustic Mafia). From 8:30 p.m. to 11…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Danbury Fair Returns: War Memorial Setting Up Rides & More In Rogers Park Danbury Fair Returns: War Memorial Setting Up Rides & More In Rogers Park
Danbury Fair Returns: War Memorial Setting Up Rides & More In Rogers Park DANBURY, Conn. — Kids — and adults — of all ages love a good carnival. And the residents of Danbury have a new carnival to enjoy.  The James E. Strates Shows is setting up rides in Rogers Park in preparation for the Danbury War Memorial Fair. It will open Friday, May 5, and run through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14. The fair will feature carnival rides, games of chance, and a kiddie-land. It will be open 4 to 11 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 11 p.m. weekends. Admission and parking are free. On weekdays, a ride all rides pass is $20 per person. On weekends, the cost is $25 per person. Click above…

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War Stories: Combat Vet To Recount Tour Of Duty In Iraq In Brookfield Talk War Stories: Combat Vet To Recount Tour Of Duty In Iraq In Brookfield Talk
War Stories: Combat Vet To Recount Tour Of Duty In Iraq In Brookfield Talk BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Michael Zacchea's life sounds like something out of a war movie. And now, thanks to his new book, as well as his involvement with the Brookfield Democratic Town Committee (BDTC), folks will get to hear some uncomfortable truths. Deployed to Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, Zacchea's mission was to build and lead in combat the first Iraqi Army battalion trained by the U.S. military.  "The Ragged Edge" chronicles how he overcame language and cultural barriers to unify and lead his troops to fight bravely at the Battle of Fallujah against the forces t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season
Mudfest To Honor Sandy Hook Victim Gears Up For Fifth Season NEWTOWN, Conn. – Are you ready to get muddy?  Join a record-breaking 1,000 runners, spectators and volunteers as they prepare for the 5th annual Daniel Barden Mudfest presented by Pepsico.  Daniel was one of the first-graders killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy in December 2012. Part of his story -- and the life-affirming mudfest -- are highlighted in the recently released film, "Newtown." (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) The event, which has been coined “the Boilermaker’s Dirty Little Brother,” is happening Saturday, April 29, at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, N.Y. and features a 5-mi…

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Food, Love And Manic Depression: Author To Speak On New Memoir In Bethel Food, Love And Manic Depression: Author To Speak On New Memoir In Bethel
Food, Love And Manic Depression: Author To Speak On New Memoir In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- Author David Leite will discuss his memoir, “Notes on a Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Manic Depression” on Sunday, April 23 at Byrd's Books in Bethel. The talk begins at 5 p.m. Light fare prepared and served by Leite will start at  6 p.m. Leite previously discussed at Byrd's Books his previous work,, “The New Portuguese Table.”  At this event, Leite will read from his book, share his amazing food and discuss how this book came to be. The book was released by Harper Collins on April 11. Leite is a resident of Roxbury. Registration is required for this event and guest…

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Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford
Fertility Help Is Here With Free Informational Spa Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Couples challenged with infertility are invited to a free Fertility Spa Day in Stamford. WHY: 15 percent of couples in America struggle with infertility.  WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon   WHERE: Bank Street Events, 65 Bank St. RAFFLE: One attendee will be chosen to win one free cycle of In Vitro (a value of $12,000 to $30,0000) The event, sponsored New England Fertility Institute,  is being held in conjunction with National Infertility Awareness Week which runs April 23 to 30. The goal is to educate folks about the modern therapies that can help improve chances …

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Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty
Tour Of Fairfield Designer Homes Helps As Near & Far Aid Fights Poverty FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A philanthropic Fairfield organization has scheduled visits to five local homes during its annual Designer House Tour fundraiser. Near & Far Aid, a nonprofit that fights poverty, will be visiting coastal homes in Fairfield, Southport and Westport from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 12, according to event organizers, who said each home “promises to offer unique architectural appeal and fresh design perspective with recently re-imagined interiors from top local designers.” The first event of the day - a pre-tour Designer Breakfast - is expected to kick off at 9 a.m. at …

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