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How Talking Sidewalks Can Teach You the History of Ridgefield, CT

June 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Keep Your Kids Busy, Local Events

Imagine strolling down Main Street and learning all the local history along the way. With Ridgefield’s Museum in the Streets, it’s as if the sidewalks are telling you the storied past of each historical building, landmark and monument in town. As part of Ridgefield’s 300th Anniversary celebration, the Museum in the Streets program has been installed all along the downtown sidewalks for all to enjoy.

Residents, visitors, day-trippers and school kids have been enjoying the displays that arrived last month. Numbering over 30 in all, these markers offer a glimpse into Ridgefield’s first 300 years. They are full of old pictures, stories and facts that have led to the present-day New England town as we know it.

You’ll find “Museum Markers” at Ballard Park, Town Hall, The Library and more that provide pedestrians with colorful descriptions of “what happened here”. It’s also a great way to spend time together with your kids.

Walk through town and look for the markers. Take a little extra time to enjoy Ridgefield’s Museum in the Streets.

The Museum in the Streets heritage discovery trails can also be found in these US and French towns.

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Woofs Wines and Felines: Be There or Be Square!

June 6th, 2008 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Redding, Ridgefield, Wilton

Don’t forget that tomorrow is ROAR’s annual fun-fest under the big tent across from CellarXV, Woofs Wines and Felines. We’ll all be enjoying spectacular wines from around the world, delicious food and great music… all in support of ROAR (that’s the Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) and their terrific programs that serve so many of us in Ridgefield and throughout the region.

Tickets are available all day today at CellarXV Wine Market on Danbury Road in Ridgefield (203) 894-8690) or on the ROAR website and will be available at the door. Admission is just $45 purchased in advance or $55 on the day of the event.

When Monica and Jane approached us to get involved in ROAR, Brad and I were excited to find out more. It amazed us to learn that ROAR help’s to recsue >500 dogs and cats each year and then places these animals in loving homes. The Kimmelman-GutmanGroup is proud to support the ROAR mission and to ” headline sponsor” this wonderful event. We’re looking forward to getting more involved and continuing our support for ROAR well into the future.

Join us at Woofs Wines and Felines: sign up for our blog and pick up a special free gift. See you tomorrow!

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Local Ridgefield Artist Shows at Norwalk’s Chocopologie!

May 25th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield

In keeping with our chocolate theme and our love of arts, culture and great foods, here’s a show you should not miss! One of my Rainbow Lake neighbors, Noelle Carr, is a fine artist and will be the featured artist at Gallery Chocopologie from May 19 through July as part of a summer show. Chocopologie is a cafe, gallery and retail store opertated by world-renowned Knipschildt Chocolatier in historic South Norwalk, Connecticut. The mix of fine chocolate and fine art makes for an intoxicating environment to stimulate the senses on a multitude of levels.

Ridgefielder Noelle Carr paints contemporary botanical portraits that celebrate flowers on a cellular level. Each painting focuses on the beauty and splendor of each singular flower variety she chooses to paint. Through her use of color, paint texture, and technique, Ms. Carr brings life to the canvas through her subjects and her work is intended to convey the meaning and significance flowers play in all aspects of our lives from jubilation to grief.

Chocopologie is located at 12 South Main Street, Norwalk CT 06854. For more information on the artist, this show and for gallery hours go to: www.NoelleCarr.com

We hope to see you there!

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How to Savor Fine Wines and Save Animals in Ridgefield, CT

May 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Recreation & Sports, Ridgefield

Rob and I are very proud announce that we will be the exclusive real estate sponsors for ROAR’s (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) 6th Annual Woofs Wines & Felines event on June 7, 2008. This exciting and fun wine tasting extravaganza is one of Ridgefield’s most successful fund raising events. It’s held every year under a big tent in the grassy field across from Cellar XV Wine Market.

Enjoy music from “The Loft“, while sampling more than 60 wines from around the world and delicious gourmet food provided by Bailey’s Backyard, Bernard’s, Gail’s on the Common, Piccolo Pizza & Toozy Patza, Southwest Cafe, Wild Baby Greens Catering, Whistle Stop Bakery, Ridgefield Organic Market and Ridgefield Prime

All proceeds from Woofs, Wines and Felines go to ROAR to help hundreds or dogs and cats find much needed homes every year. You can even buy raffle tickets to win a trip to California Wine Country, a 30 Bottle Wine Cellar or a Richard Budman original painting!

We’ve had a great time at Woofs, Wines & Felines in years past, and this year promises to be the best one yet. Please stop by our table to say “Cheers!” and to pick up some treats for you and your pets.

Please purchase your tickets in advance TODAY! Click Here To Buy Tickets (They are more expensive at the door.) or make a Donation .

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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The Phoenix Rises on Main Street, Ridgefield

March 7th, 2008 categories: Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate

Ridgefield’s picturesque Main Street is the envy of most every Connecticut town. Folks come from all over to enjoy our shops, sidewalks and hospitality.

That’s why Ridgefielders were so shocked in May of 2005 to learn that one of our most beloved Main Street buildings burned to the ground. (This blog provides some insight into the loss) Luckily the horrible fire only claimed property and spared all those sleeping in the a four apartments above Bissells Pharmacy and Gail’s Station House restaurant.

Although those beloved businesses successfully relocated, the void on Main Street has been an ongoing reminder of that painful night. After waiting nearly 3 years, we are all grateful that the “phoenix is rising”. The rebuilding has begun and sometime this fall, Ridgefield’s famous Main Street will be back intact. The developer will maintains that the new structure, using modern building techniques, will maintain a similar look and feel as the original.