CT s first cultural district approved for Ridgefield
Alyssa Seidman
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved Ridgefield’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.”Hearst Connecticut Media file photo
RIDGEFIELD The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved the town’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.”
The news follows nearly two years of meetings, public hearings and presentations to gain the designation, all of which were slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ridgefield organizations raise thousands on record-setting Giving Day
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The Iris Fund’s 2019 running team, long before then pandemicContributed photo / Brittney Crystal
RIDGEFIELD Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Giving Day set a record this year in online donations, coming in a year when nonprofits are especially in need due to COVID.
This year’s Giving Day raised more than $2.25 million from more than 14,800 donors. That money benefits the nearly 400 organizations that participated, including some in Ridgefield.
“While the pandemic made it impossible for nonprofits to raise funds in traditional in-person events, thousands responded to the call on Fairfield County’s Giving Day, contributing critical funds at a critical time for hundreds of local nonprofits,” said Juanita James, the foundation’s president and CEO. “The Community Foundation is honored to help make this truly momentous day of compassion, kindness, and goo
Ridgefield could be the first town in CT with an official cultural district
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Peter Authier, President of the Board of Directors, in the lobby of the Ridgefield Theater Barn. Ridgefield could be the first town in the state to receive a cultural district designation from the state. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Ridgefield, Conn.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum on Main Street. Ridgefield could be the first town in the state to receive a cultural district designation from the state. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Ridgefield, Conn. K.359 , 2014, by Frank Stella, on display in the lobby.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Creativity Connects Ridgefield
What fuels a vibrant, connected, and creative community? What makes people feel good about living in Ridgefield?
When locals share the creativity that they uncover in the nooks and crannies of their community it brings about connectivity and makes us all feel good. Believe it or not, you discover creativity every day as you walk, shop, work, and play in Ridgefield.
Creativity connects us.
Meet Doug Thompson, wine & beer guru , and Betsy Thompson, affectionately known as the stuff lady , co-owners of locally owned and operated Cellar XV Wine Market.
Is there an organization in town that makes you feel good?
Community news: Upcycle challenge, Yogic sleep, swing into spring
March 16, 2021
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The Redding Country Club, (RCC), is welcoming guests to visit its picturesque grounds and learn about its heritage and offerings at a series of gatherings in late March/early April. The events will take place March 21,at 4 p.m., March 28, at 4 p.m,, April 8 at 6 p.m. and April 11 at 4 p.m. The Country Club is located at 109 Lonetown Road in Redding, Conn., and has families, and friends from Ridgefield, Conn. who are members.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Redding Country Club, (RCC), is welcoming guests to visit its picturesque grounds and learn about its heritage and offerings at a series of gatherings in late March/early April. The events will take place March 21,at 4 p.m., March 28, at 4 p.m,, April 8 at 6 p.m. and April 11 at 4 p.m. The Country Club is located at 109 Lonetown Road in Redding, Conn., and has families, and friends from Ridgefield, Co