Music can be amazing and inspirational at times. And at other times, not so much. Some people like it, many people love it and then there are those who just aren’t concerned about it. Lately, I have been searching for music with more substance than just sounds — something or some group with social concepts [...] Continue Reading…

Twenty-seven years after Nova Realty was founded, the partners have decided to join Re/Max Right Choice, with offices in Trumbull, Milford, Bridgeport, Newtown and Bethel. The reason for joining forces is to be able to better serve clients with the additional resources Re/Max provides, said a Nova spokesman. Re/Max is the largest and most successful [...] Continue Reading…

When customers first walk into the Hibachi Buffet, they are immediately struck by the pristine décor and the inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. They shouldn’t be surprised, however, as a lot of time, hard work and care was put into creating the establishment. “We did all the work ourselves,” explained owner Mike Zsu, a Bridgeport [...] Continue Reading…

Every Thursday, the United Congregational Church, at Park Avenue and State Street in Bridgeport, hosts a community supper. The event begins at 6 p.m. and draws a large number of visitors. All are welcome. (Photos by Francesca Andre)

Two weeks ago, my band, MDIII, took part in the second annual Easton Jazz & Music Festival. Originally scheduled for early September, it was postponed twice due to complications following Hurricane Irene. It was held on the grounds of Helen Keller Middle School at Pond Field in the center of town. In fact, the previous [...] Continue Reading…

A lot of people, not just here but across our nation, have gotten caught up in the wave of gardening to create a greater sense of self sufficiency and life quality, Alice Waters, or Barbara Kingsolver style. But, I’ve met a number of people, stopping by Cherry Grove Farm in Newtown, where I garden, or [...] Continue Reading…

This may be stating the obvious, but LuLu’s Hot Spot is the new hot spot in Black Rock. Located in one of Bridgeport’s most eclectic neighborhoods, LuLu’s Hot Spot opened a few weeks back and immediately fit in with the charm and ambience of that enclave by the Long Island Sound. Josh Reynolds and Rachel [...] Continue Reading…

On Thursday July 14, on the premises of the recently opened Sheraton Stamford Hotel, about 30 businesses and professionals from Stamford and nearby cities and towns were enthusiastically represented in the exposition organized by the Greater Stamford Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event started at noon and ended at 8 p.m. During this long business [...] Continue Reading…

As imported from the heart of Guatemala, the birthplace of the Maya civilization, the Maya Restaurant and Bakery came in 2009 to Stamford to serve all of Fairfield County. Its co-owner, Maria Sandoval, a native of one of the most colorful countries in the world, had dreamed of having a business, and that dream became [...] Continue Reading…

With summer officially underway according to the calendar, gardeners in our area should have most of their vegetable and flower seeds and plants in the ground. But, it is possible to prepare for late summer and fall crops now. Several items may or should actually be planted at this time, such as turnips, escarole, lettuce, [...] Continue Reading…