Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to present history of 50s' film techniques

SHELTON - Join us for a special presentation "I Love Lucy or I Love the Movies: How Hollywood Fought Back in the 1950s" in Plumb Memorial Library Meeting Room at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept 28.

Registration is available online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=501490&PK=

or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102

Television was making inroads into movie theater attendance.

Hollywood started to fight back doing things that couldn’t be duplicated on the small screen by launching new filming techniques.

The most profound process was Cinerama which was introduced in 1953 with a huge curved screen and brand new “stereophonic” sound.

Then came 3D Natural Vision and shortly thereafter wide screen CinemaScope and CinemaScope 55. VistaVision took a different tack and master showman Mike Todd came up with wide screen Todd-AO.

The presentation will cover how each process worked, benefits and pitfalls if each, and their impact on today’s theater productions. There will be visual examples of each.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library seeks sewing machine donation for adult makerspace

 

Cornerstone Christian Center in Derby to host annual fall festival on Halloween

 

St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton seeks vendors for Holly Fair

SHELTON - St. Margaret Mary Parish has vendor spaces available for its Holly Fair at 9 a.m. Dec. 2

Spaces Available $30 a table
Call/text Jackie (203) 521-9651
jacquelineschubert@sbcglobal.net

More space for more vendors this year!

Crafts/Vendors
Bake Sale
Basket Raffle
White Elephant
Health Screenings

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Gala in New Haven to highlight glitz, glamour of 1930s

DERBY – The 2023 Griffin Health Gala offers a lavish journey back to the glitz, glamour, and golden feeling of the 1930s Oct. 21 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at the Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven.

This Art Deco-inspired soirée will feature tantalizing cuisine, the vibrant melodies of Blonde Ambition, a performance by champion professional ballroom dancers, lessons on the iconic dances of the era and an auction for extraordinary experiences, including taking the wheel of an exotic sports car, helicopter flying lesson, and unforgettable international adventures.

Blonde Ambition is a contemporary dance band that has earned worldwide accolades for its outstanding repertoire of jazz-infused melodies and performances to sold-out crowds at renowned jazz clubs and at Super Bowl pre-game events. 

The band’s unique blend of classic and modern hits promises to capture the spirit of the Gatsby era, and have Gala guests footloose and fancy-free throughout the evening.

Black tie dress is suggested. Individual tickets are $225 and a table of 10 is $2,250. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Proceeds will support Griffin Health’s mission to provide critical connections between patients and social services, coordinate outpatient care with compassionate outreach and expert navigation, and empower individuals with disease management education and support.

Tickets can be purchased at griffinhealth.org/gala. For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7384 or lnista@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby holds 'shocking' sale

This week's sale is shocking! For a few dollars you can revitalize your closet! Come shop painlessly! Cash, check, credit, debit are all welcome!

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30 TO 2:30, 237 ROOSEVELT DRIVE, DERBY.

This is shared from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank Facebook page.

Shelton Day to feature food, live music, crafts, pony rides, vendors, more

 

Ansonia Library to host StoryFest 2023 Watch Party event

We are excited to offer the opportunity to be a part of The Westport Library's StoryFest 2023, right here in the City of Ansonia! 

Middle schoolers, teens, and adults are invited to register to join us at our Neil Gaiman Watch Party, enjoy pizza courtesy of Casa Bianca Pizza Ansonia and hear what Mr. Gaiman has to say! You can register for the event and submit your questions for Mr. Gaiman here: https://forms.gle/XVsvDzMGXdChd8cA6

The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby seeking toy donations

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO ONCE-LOVED TOYS! 

We are excellent at finding new playmates for toddler toys, learning toys, collectibles and more! 

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9:30 TO 2:30, 237 ROOSEVELT DRIVE, DERBY. 

Please just drive around back to donate!

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.