New Canaan Police at 9:14 p.m Monday received a report of a residential burglary on Skyview Lane. Stolen items include jewelry. Police have no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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Register here for “Cocktails and Conversation with Elissa Bass,” the Connecticut author of “Happy Hour” (more on the book and writer here). To be held 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at The Playhouse, the evening—presented in partnership with Elm Street Books—will feature “cocktails, conversation, and literary delight,” organizers say, adding: “Meet Elissa Bass, the brilliant mind behind ‘Happy Hour,’ a captivating new novel that explores love and self-discovery. Enjoy signature drinks inspired by the book, mingle with fellow readers, and participate in an engaging Q&A session with the author. Whether you’re a fan of contemporary fiction or just looking for a memorable night out, this event promises a perfect blend of storytelling and socializing.”
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Police at 10:16 p.m. last Saturday received a complaint of a loud party on Old Studio Road.
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Auditions for the Town Players’ production of “Terra Nova” will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 and 4 (show dates Feb. 21 to March 9). Info here.
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The response to Tuesday evening’s premiere at The Playhouse of New Canaan High School grad Theo Avgerinos’s documentary film, “Rising Hope,” was so strong that CinemaLab has scheduled encore screenings at 8 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Tickets here. The screenings are brought by Stand Together Against Racism or “S.T.A.R.” (In partnership with The Glass House and the Carriage Barn Arts Center, S.T.A.R. is accepting entries for its “Through Your Looking Glass” student art showcase through Nov. 9, details here.)
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Here’s the new “Wine Minute” from Franco’s Wine Merchants on Elm Street:
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Now showing at the Playhouse: “Conclave” and “Here.”
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Police at 9:56 p.m. on Oct. 24 secured a roaming dog on Lost District Drive and returned the pet to its owner.
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Tickets here for New Canaan Chamber Music’s next concert, titled “The Soldier’s Tale,” featuring New Canaan High School class of ‘92 graduate Andrew Armstrong, pianist and artistic director of the organization, Stefan Jackiw, violin and Yoonah Kim, clarinet, at 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan.
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L-R, back row: Officers Nicole Vartuli and Erica Morey. Front: Holly. The dog—identified as a “Bad Pet” in this mugshot, was charged with “disturbing the peace with excessive barking.” She was adopted from PAWS in Norwalk.
Dozens of dogs were dressed up for New Canaan Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Block Party, held Oct. 27 on Elm Street. It featured music from the School of Rock and dogs such as Holly, at right, for a new “Howl-O-Ween” parade. This year’s event was sponsored by The Sigg Team at William Raveis and New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry.
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The Artisans Market Fine Art & Craft Fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 at Silvermine Galleries. “We have 15-plus artisans selling ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, textiles, accessories, wall art and more,” organizers say. More info here.
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Police at 7:48 p.m. on Oct. 18 arrested a 40-year-old New Canaan woman by warrant and charged her with second-degree failure to appear. The Heritage Hill Road resident didn’t appear in court following an August arrest for leaving a child unsupervised in place of public accommodation or motor vehicle (statute here). She’s now scheduled for arraignment Nov. 1.
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Grateful Dead Night is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Carriage Barn in Waveny. Details here. Sponsors include Stewart’s Spirits and New Canaan Music.
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Finally—courtesy of event section sponsor April Kaynor & Kelly DeFrancesco of William Raveis—here are more local happenings worth checking out (add your event to the Community Calendar here and we’ll share it with fellow residents):
- ‘Time’ 100 Honoree and Author Saad Mohseni to Deliver Library’s William Attwood Lecture (November 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Chess Fest: A Day of Chess (November 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
- Grateful Dead Night (November 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm)
- Blood Drive (November 3 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm)
- An Evensong for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day (November 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm)
- New Canaan Chamber Music Concert with Andrew Armstrong, Stefan Jackiw and Yoonah Kim (November 7 @ 3:00 pm and Nov. 8 @ 7:30 pm)
- Forest Bathing Mindfulness Program (November 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
- Parenting Our Kids in a Digital World (November 12 @ 7:00 pm)