Sponsored by: Addessi Jewelers, Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, BMW of Ridgefield & Treasury Wine Estates
With support from: Abbey Tent & Party Rentals, The Cake Box, Deborah Anne’s Sweet Shoppe, Hollandia Nurseries, Nutmeg Livery Service, Parma Market and Bakery, & Whistle Stop Bakery
Alt-rock band Lifehouse has sold more than 15 million records worldwide and played sold-out shows around the globe. Known for their infectious, upbeat hit songs “Hanging by a Moment,” “First Time,” “Halfway Gone” and “Hurricane” as well as the emotionally charged ballads “You and Me,” “Broken” and “Whatever It Takes,” Lifehouse has shared the stage at arenas with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Matchbox Twenty. 6:30pm: Champagne & Desserts (one free glass of Champagne for every ticket holder)
8:00pm: Live Auction & Performance
Live auction items include:
– $5,000 gift certificate to design a custom piece of jewelry – courtesy of Addessi Jewelers
– “Me Time” Package – courtesy of Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
– Date night: A night out with a BMW and personal driver that includes dinner for two (at Bernard’s) and tickets to a show of your choice at The Ridgefield Playhouse, courtesy of BMW of Ridgefield
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the New Canaan Historical Society’s tea on Thursday, February 14th at 2 pm. Enjoy tea, champagne, refreshments and a performance by The Town Players of New Canaan. They will preview a scene from their upcoming play, “Gaslight,” written by British dramatist Patrick Hamilton in 1938, which opens February 22nd at the Powerhouse Theater. The New Canaan and Canaan Parish Chapters of the National Charity League will prepare and serve finger sandwiches and sweets. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.
[Editor’s Note: In this feature, we’re asking people who own a New Canaan business or work in town about personal favorites from other businesses here—products, services, decor, music, anything.]
By Michael Dinan
Though Kelly Sigg has owned Elm Street mainstay Pennyweights with husband Geoff for 14 years, it wasn’t until three months ago that a business arrived in town to capture both her heart and sweet tooth. “I love the salted caramel at The Candy Scoop,” Sigg told NewCanaanite.com when asked about her local favorites for “Biz on Biz.” “The mixture of the salt with the sweetness, it’s delicious,” she said. Sigg isn’t alone in that opinion. Megan Palladino, a 2009 New Canaan High School graduate and town resident who owns The Candy Scoop with big sister Lauren, said the shop’s “Lake Champlain Sea Salt Caramels” became so popular so quickly that they sold out.
By Michael Dinan
When she’s up from the city at her Fairfield County home and dining in New Canaan, Lyon-trained chef Victoria Hart Glavin’s favorite places to eat here are Ching’s Table and Thali. The owner of Tiny New York Kitchen online, Glavin says that on a night out, she likes to order dishes that she wouldn’t normally cook at home. There are plenty of options in town. Last week, NewCanaanite.com posted the top-5 local romantic options for those seeking to stay in town while dining out for Valentine’s Day. Today, we’re tapping Glavin for some stay-at-home Valentine’s Day recipes, and we asked two New Canaan wine experts to help pair the right bottle with her dishes.
By Terry Dinan
NEW CANAAN – There’s nothing like a little romance to bring some warmth to this insanely cold and snowy winter we’ve had here in New Canaan. For those not willing to brave the elements and are instead looking to stay local for Valentine’s Day, here’s a few destinations well worth checking out. Roger Sherman Inn – The Roger Sherman is one of the last of its kind in this area, and part of the reason it has survived where others have not is because of its acclaimed restaurant. One of the most romantic spaces in Fairfield County, Executive Chef Christophe Cadou’s French menu will feature a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe for $75 per person. Elm – The slogan at this high-end, sophisticated New American is “rooted in tradition, inspired by the seasons,” and Chef Brian Lewis’ ultra-fresh, refined cuisine consistently delivers.
