event categories: Local Spotlight

In recognition of Women’s History Month, historian Missy Wolfe will present insights on her book Insubordinate Spirit: A True Story of Life and Loss in Earliest America on the founding of Greenwich and important related dramas. Her talk will transport us back into these turbulent and troubled times to look at Greenwich in a way … Read more

In conjunction with our Rediscover Greenwich / Re-Framing 95 art installation and its focus on the impact of the Connecticut Turnpike on the visual landscape of Greenwich, join us to celebrate and explore the history of another iconic roadway and the necessities that led to the building of I95 with local author Laurie Heiss, co-author … Read more

Greenwich lawyer and law professor Jeff Cooper will discuss his journey from lawyer to novelist and his latest legal thriller, The Final Account, which is set in Greenwich.  Drawing upon the author’s thirty years as a member of the bar, the novel spins a tale of a lawyer who catches his senior partner embezzling funds from … Read more

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we shine the spotlight on Catherine T. Horn, a local Greenwich resident and author of the enchanting children’s picture book, Taking a Ride on Butterfly Wings. This beautifully illustrated bedtime story is capturing the hearts of children and families everywhere, and Catherine will take us on the incredible journey … Read more

A search for Stamford, Connecticut’s Italian American history began in the archives and continued with dozens of interviews. The emerging story included cultural richness, generosity, and cooperation among the city’s ethnic groups. In this book, Italian American descendants describe Stamford in the 1930s through the 1960s. Their memories of war, romance, work, play, cuisine, and … Read more

Join us for our Local Spotlight book talk series, featuring Leslee Asch, author of Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater.