Community
'A Steady Rain' Falls on HFT Theatreworks
"A Steady Rain," is about two cops, in a big city, who are consistently passed over for promotion because of character flaws. “Joey” (Kyle Fabel) has a drinking problem and “Denny” (Aaron Weiner) a bigot with a runaway mouth, behaves on impulse and has a tendency to get the two of them into trouble. The men know each other since high school, are partners on patrol, and closely associate both on and off duty.
The story deals with an inner city, multi-ethnic society -- where people live on the edge of life, and the cops who try to control them.The irony is that the cops also live in the fast lane and cannot control themselves. The consequences of fate and inept behavior lead to the self-destruction of one partner and the redemption of the other.
Writer Keith Huff craftily moves the suspenseful story forward by having the two cops take turns transitioning from narrator to actor. Under the direction of Tazewell Thompson, Fabel and Weiner accomplish this technique quite smoothly. While the pace is a little too fast, making the main point of the play difficult to digest and the impact less meaningful, the contrasting characters, one a blustering bum the other more sensitive and laid back are very believable. If you like police action stories on the style of “Starsky and Hutch,” this one is for you.
Plays until May 8, 2011. Box Office: 860-527-7838
http://www.theaterworkshartford.org/
Get Rid of Unwanted Prescription Drugs!
On Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Darien Health Department in conjunction with the Darien Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your medications for disposal to the Darien Transfer Station & Town Garage at Ledge Rd.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
For all the details, click on the attachment below.
Acting Auditions!!
Written by Barbara T. on 04/25/2011
Acting Auditions: Catherine Lindsey Memorial Actors/Playwrights Workshop Series at Darien Library
The Catherine Lindsey Actors/Playwrights Workshop, now in its 19th year, will be holding acting auditions for roles in their public performances. The playwriting workshops began in February and will conclude with a public performance at the Library on Sunday, June 12.
Acting auditions will take place in the Library’s Conference Room at the following sessions:
Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Rehearsals will then take place on the following dates:
Sunday, June 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. (In the Conference Room and the Community Room)
Monday, June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. (In the Conference Room)
Tuesday, June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. (In the Conference Room and the Community Room)
Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. (In the Conference Room and the Community Room)
Thursday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. (In the Conference Room and the Community Room)
Friday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (In the Conference Room and the Community Room)
On Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m., the Actors/Playwrights Workshop will present the public-staged reading of selections from the plays in the Library’s Community Room.
The plays selected for performance by the Darien Library Committee are:
Dream Catcher by Marlene Gaylinn
The Trouble with Rhonda by Bob Liftig
The Family Room by Bob Lindsey
E.R. by Jill Sapenoff
The Vatican by Joe Starzyk
An Untitled Me by June Whittaker
The Actors/Playwrights Workshop welcomes Actors’ Equity actors and non-Equity actors to participate, brings together local and regional playwrights and actors, and encourages a collaborative effort to create new plays and present a public-staged reading. Co-founded by the late Catherine Lindsey and her husband Robert, the workshop introduces original plays in progress to be developed in a workshop environment with the goal of the public-staged readings. Catherine Lindsey was a beloved friend of the Library and director of Darien Library Theater for over 25 years. The memorial workshops offer actors and playwrights the opportunity to work together to create original theatrical works in a supportive and creative environment culminating in the staged readings of short scenes from full-length plays, one-act plays, musicals, and monologues.
The Actors/Playwrights Workshop welcomes all interested playwrights and actors (Equity and Non-Equity), with or without experience, to join. For more information, contact Robert Cusack at (203) 655-7699 or at robert.cusack1@att.net.
Take A Stand Against Racism
Written by Erica B on 04/18/2011
Each of us can make a difference.
The Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA, with the goal of bringing people together from all walks of life - across the country - to help eliminate racism. Friday, April 29th is "Stand Against Racism Day," and the YWCA Darien/Norwalk, along with 60 YWCA's and approximately 1,500 organizations, will celebrate diversity and raise awareness that racism still exists and should not be tolerated. Click the attachment at the end of this post to read about 10 simple ways each of us can make a difference.
Please visit Darien Library this month as we host programs and activities throughout the day in support of the Stand Against Racism:
One Page Poetry Circle – Poetry & Change
Wednesday, April 20 at 7 PM in the Conference Room
Civil rights. Ideas. Rebellion. Beliefs. Bring a single page of poetry by an established poet that is inspired by the evening’s theme, plus your enthusiasm, thoughts, questions, and curiosity about the poems that others bring. The discussions will be led by Madge McKeithen, faculty member of The Writing Program at The New School.
Color Me Beautiful!
Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 in the Children's Library
Like the many colors of crayons in a box, children come in all colors, too! Children of all ages are invited to color and design their own die cut people of all colors, shades, and hues to be displayed throughout the Children's Library.
Preschool Storytime
Monday, April 25 at 1:30 PM in the Children’s Library
For ages 3 to 5. The stories we read today will feature a "Celebrate Diversity" theme!
Toddler Tales
Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Library
For walkers up to 36 months and a caregiver. The stories we read today will feature a "Celebrate Diversity" theme!
Film Screening - Hairspray
Friday, April 29 at 2 PM in the Community Room
In this screen version of the Broadway play Tracy Turnblad is a heavy weight teenager with huge hair who is obsessed with Link Larken on the Corny Collins Show. She sings and dances her way into his heart and onto the show. However, she decides that the segregation of the show is not fair so she and her friends fight to integrate the show. (2007) Starring John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Allison Janney, Nikki Blonsky, Christopher Walken, and Michelle Pfeiffer; Rated PG; 117 minutes.
Racism - No Way!
Friday, April 29 from 3 PM to 4 PM in the Teen Lounge
Teens, we'll have a variety of puzzles and group activities that explore issues relating to racism and cultural diversity. Bring a friend and join the discussion on what racism means to you.
Film Screening – A Class Divided
Wednesday, May 11 at 7 PM in the Community Room
In 1970, an innovative teacher attempted a daring experiment in her elementary school classroom. To evaluate how racial stereotypes affect young children, Jane Elliott divided her class between those with blue eyes and those with brown and gave blue-eyed children preferential treatment. This classic program presents the long-term effects of racial stereotyping in schools and suggest how new approaches can make a positive difference with students and teachers. Discussion to follow film screening. Co-sponsored by the YWCA Darien/Norwalk.
Town of Darien Plans Another Unwanted Drug Disposal Day for April 30, 2011
GET RID OF UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!
On April 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Darien Health Department in conjunction with the Darien Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Darien Transfer Station & Town Garage at Ledge Rd.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
For more information, click here to read today's press release from the David Knauff, Health Director, Darien.
A Message from Darien Health Department and Connecticut Department of Public Health
David Knauff, Darien's Director of Health, has forwarded the following information from CT - Depeartment of Public Health.
The attached is a message from the CDC HAN* info service regarding Radioactive Material in the US as a Result of the Incident with the Fukushima Nuclear Incident in Japan.
(*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Health Alert Network (HAN))
Darien Library: The Great Good Place
The documentary, Darien Library: The Great Good Place, was recently awarded Best in Show in the 2010 Connecticut Library Association (CLA) Publicity Awards Contest! Click below for a preview. Click here to learn more and to view the full-length feature.
Art on View: All-Schools Student Art Exhibition
Written by Barbara T. on 03/10/2011
The annual All-Schools Student Art Exhibition is now on display!
Featuring the artwork by grades K-12, the exhibition will be presented at two different sites – here, at Darien Library, and also, at Town Hall.
Each site will have a sampling of art made by all grades in a variety of media from some very talented students.
On display at the Library will be the work of students from Holmes School and Ox Ridge School, and some from Middlesex Middle School and Darien High School. Visitors to the Library can view the exhibit in the Art Gallery, which is located on the Lower Level.
(Students from Hindley School, Tokeneke School, and Royle School and some from Middlesex Middle School and Darien High School will exhibit their art projects on the first and second floors of Darien Town Hall.)
The exhibition will run through April 25, 2011.
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One-Time Performance! Staged Readings of Selected Plays from the Catherine Lindsey Memorial Actors/Playwrights Workshop
Written by Barbara T. on 03/06/2011
First Public-Staged Reading of Selections from the Catherine Lindsey Memorial Actors/Playwrights Workshop Series at Darien Library
On Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m., the Catherine Lindsey Memorial Actors/Playwrights Workshop will present the first public-staged reading of selections from the Workshop plays in the Library’s Community Room.
Now in its 19h year, the Actors/Playwrights Workshop offers local and regional playwrights and actors the opportunity to work together to produce original theatrical works in a supportive and creative environment. Co-founded by the late Catherine Lindsey and her husband Robert, the goal of the workshops is to encourage collaborative efforts in developing new plays, culminating in staged readings of scenes from full-length, one-act plays, musicals, and monologues before an audience. Catherine Lindsey was a beloved friend of Darien Library and director of the Darien Library Theater for over 25 years.
Under the direction of Robert Cusack, the public-staged readings mark the conclusion of the 2011 Workshop series, which began in February.
The plays to be featured are:
Dream Catcher by Marlene Gaylinn
The Trouble with Rhonda by Bob Liftig
The Family Room by Robert Lindsey and adapted by Margaret D. Lindsey
E.R. by Jill Sapenoff
Vatican 3G by Joe Starzyk
An Untitled Me by June Whittaker
Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow the performance.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
CT DOT Announces Road Closures on Route 1 - March 4 to March 18
Written by JudyS on 03/04/2011
Contact: Judd Everhart (860) 594-3062
Road Closures on Route 1 Darien at
Metro-North RR Bridge
To Begin On or About Friday, March 4, 2011
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 25 DUE TO WEATHER
Darien, Connecticut – Connecticut Department of Transportation officials have announced that there will be nightly road closures, weather permitting on Route 1 in Darien, under the Metro-North Railroad Bridge, between West Avenue and Tokeneke Road to erect a new portion of the railroad bridge.
- Beginning Friday night, March 4 through Friday night, March 18
The roadway will be closed from 10:00PM to 6:00AM each night for work to be performed in order to erect the new bridge steel for Track 4.
To erect the steel, a crane will be in position on the street level to hoist the steel in place. The contractor will require a 3-day consecutive window over the weekend (Friday –Sunday night) to secure the steel. If unfavorable weather conditions are predicted over the 3-day window, the steel placement will be postponed to the following weekend. The Department will provide weekly updates as necessary on the work progress.
During the week (Monday-Thursday), construction work will be performed on the top of the tracks, with limited vehicle and pedestrian access below. The Route 1 underpass will be open each day by 6:00 a.m. to vehicle traffic and pedestrian access.
Drivers will need to follow the posted detour signs during this time.
- Westbound Route 1 traffic will turn right onto Sedgewick Avenue and then left on Leroy Avenue to return to Route 1.
- Eastbound Route 1 traffic will turn left onto Leroy Avenue and then right onto Sedgewick Avenue to return to Route 1.
During this time, local traffic will be permitted to access the railroad facilities and residences, but no traffic will be allowed to pass below the bridge. Traffic control personnel will be on site directing motorists and pedestrians during the construction operations. Pedestrian traffic below the bridge will also be restricted.
Please allow for extra time to reach the train station and board your train. The Connecticut Department of Transportation understands the inconvenience of these closures and will complete this work as quickly as possible. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
This work is part of an ongoing project by the Department to replace bridges and catenary on the Metro-North New Haven Line between South Norwalk and Stamford.
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