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Mexican Acoustic Rock Duo Rodrigo y Gabriela
By Tribuna Staff
Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela made their mark with flamenco-style covers of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” and Metallica’s “Orion.” With the release of the most ambitious music in their twenty-year career together, their new LP Mettavolution, brings together Rod and Gab’s passionate interest in Buddhism, the history of human evolution and…
April 19, 2019	Continue to read
Mike Super: Magic & Illusion
Star of “America’s Got Talent” and winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon,” magician Mike Super stuns audiences with his spectacular illusions, which defy gravity and control the elements. Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian. Mike has turned the magic show on its side and dumped it out into the audience! YOU become…
March 28, 2019	Continue to read
Acrobats of China: The New Shanghai Circus
Acrobats of China: The New Shanghai Circus returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage on Sunday, March 3 at 4pm, presented by Maron Hotel & Suites. This fast-paced show combines Chinese dancing, tumbling, juggling, balancing and thrilling stunts that audience members of all ages will enjoy! In acts that often trace their origin to the harvest festivals…
February 6, 2019	Continue to read
Performances of the Nutcracker Ballet in CT
Nothing represents the holidays like watching a live performance of the Nutcracker Ballet. It’s a tradition that many people enjoy. This family-friendly holiday classic centers on Clara’s dream world, brought to life after receiving a Nutcracker from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer, which is then transformed into a handsome Prince. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince journey…
December 19, 2018	Continue to read
Peace Light: Passing the Flame of Peace, Hope and Harmony Across Communities
For the second consecutive year, Danbury Peace Light Coordinators, Gary Allen Prybylski and son Gary Allen Prybylski Jr., are bringing the light to Danbury and hoping to expand its reach. This year’s local Peace Light service event will be held at Saint Peter Church on Main St., Danbury, on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 7:00…
December 5, 2018	Continue to read
Holiday Celebrations from Around the World with Guest Speaker Benjamin Teixeira
Benjamin Teixeira de Aguiar will discuss “Spirituality With or Without Religion,” on Saturday, December 1, at 5 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Center on the Western Connecticut State University Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. Benjamin is a medium, writer, public speaker, TV host, teacher and president-founder of the Quantum Leap Institute (The…
November 21, 2018	Continue to read
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Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the Black Business Alliance (BBA) Partner to Host Capitol Region Workshops for Minority Businesses
By Angela Barbosa
Minority Businesses are invited to learn about the Minority Business Revolving Loan Fund (MBRLF), a Minority Business Initiative (MBI) Program. Learn how to gain Access to Capital and to help finance small and minority businesses with DECD loans. To facilitate the development, sustainability and growth of CT Minority Businesses, DECD and Black Business Alliance (BBA)…
Dance to the Holidays
“American Idol” star Vonzell Solomon, also known as “Baby V!” Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff, presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites, will jingle its way into town on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm. Part of the Ridgefield Magazine Broadway & Cabaret Series, Ridgefield Academy Family Series with…
November 8, 2018	Continue to read
Fall Festival – Craft Fair & Bazaar
Start your holiday shopping! Almost 40 vendors will be featuring their many one-of-a-kind items, including crafts, food from Vermont, chocolate, alpaca wool products, jewelry, hand-made cards, essential oils, holiday and Christmas decor, hand-painted signs, team blankets, bibs, knitted and crocheted items, recycled paper jewelry made by women in Uganda, wreaths, landscape paintings, Avon, Christmas ornaments,…
October 24, 2018	Continue to read
Art Garfunkel Returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on November 2
Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and as half of the unrivaled duo, Simon & Garfunkel, with songs like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence,” “Cecilia” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” …
Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
Best known for his starring roles on two of television’s most cherished and long-running series, “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss,” for one night only, the iconic Tony Danza and his four-piece band are bringing their hit show to Ridgefield! Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances,…
September 20, 2018	Continue to read
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Film lovers in Danbury will unite with an audience of over 100,000 film buffs, across 6 continents, when the Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to The Palace Danbury on Friday, September 28 at 8 pm. Manhattan Short is not a touring Festival; it’s a celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues…
September 5, 2018	Continue to read
Taste of Greater Danbury 2018
Do you enjoy free music and entertainment? What about a delicious food while discovering all that makes Danbury a great place to live and the historic downtown a great place to visit? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, check out the Taste of Greater Danbury, the downtown celebration which includes live music,…
August 23, 2018	Continue to read
Concert on The Danbury Green: Country Music ‘n Food Truck Rally
Bring a chair and enjoy great food and great country music under the stars. The second Annual Country Music ‘n Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 3:00 pm to 10 pm on the CityCenter Green. The event will feature music, food from some of the best food trucks in the…
August 1, 2018	Continue to read
What a great night — for kids and parents alike! You can enjoy some adult time while your kids are supervised by Jericho Partnership’s trained counselors in its state-licensed center! All for a donation of your choosing. And it’s all for a great cause – defraying some of the cost to send their Summer Learning Campers to…
July 6, 2018	Continue to read
2nd Annual Family Fun Fest
Kick off the start of summer with the 2nd Annual Macaroni Kid and CityCenter Danbury Family Fun Fest! The fun takes place on Danbury’s CityCenter Green on Sunday, June 24 from 12-4pm. Live music by Al deCant, “The Singing Principal,” packed with toe-tapping music, great stories and heaps of audience participation that celebrate the reading…
June 20, 2018	Continue to read
Nothing Left Unspoken – Leading Christian Rock Band to Play at Ridgefield Playhouse
By Emanuela Palmares
Unspoken is an American Christian band, with an unapologetically soulful pop sound, adventurous production and complex vocal harmonies, mixed with the international influences of the band (guitarist Mike Gomez hails from the Dominican Republic and drummer Ariel Munoz from Puerto Rico). Their first Centricity Music album sold more than 100,000 physical copies and spawned four…
June 6, 2018	Continue to read
Community Action Agency Hosts 4th Annual Wine Tasting
The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) will host its 4th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Tarrywile Mansion, located at 70 Southern Boulevard in Danbury. This exciting evening will feature exceptional wines and beers provided by New Fairfield’s Heritage Wine & Liquors and…
May 23, 2018	Continue to read
Motown: The Musical
It began as one man’s story…became everyone’s music…and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown: The Musical is the true American Dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives…
May 3, 2018	Continue to read
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ruben Studdard on his Appreciation of Luther Vandross and Life After American Idol
In the world of contemporary music, there are just a handful of superstars whose first name alone brings instant recognition. But when it comes to male vocalists, one name towers above the rest in any discussion of black male singers whose impact and influence has been unparalleled – Luther Vandross. He was, and always will…
Rock Musical RENT
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway…and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring…
April 4, 2018	Continue to read
Stepping Stones Hosts Egg-Stravaganza on March 31!
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is throwing their annual Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, March 31 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. We’re not eggs-aggerating when we promise a day filled with family fun. The festivities will be held outdoors in the Celebration Courtyard, or in case of inclement weather, indoors in the Multimedia Gallery. The excitement begins…
Concert for George
On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George’s songs, and the music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools…
March 9, 2018	Continue to read
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Danbury Eats Out
There is a new foodies’ group in Danbury, CT and they are gearing up to eat their way through downtown and beyond. On Friday, March 9, 2018, DEO or Danbury Eats Out will be meeting at El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, located at 20 White Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. El…
February 23, 2018	Continue to read
Rock, Roll & Soul at The Danbury Palace
Get ready for a great big night of Rock, Roll and Soul, when Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez share the stage with legendary drummer Liberty Devitto and his new band, The Slim Kings on Saturday, February 24, at 8PM. Reserved seating only (all seats $40). The Palace is located at 165 Main Street in Danbury. For…
Danbury Ice Arena to Celebrate Brazilian-American Figure Skating Champion
Danbury, Conn. – Danbury Ice Arena announces its upcoming ice skating spectacular, the “2018 Olympic Dreams Skating Show,” featuring figure skater Isadora Williams, who will represent Brazil at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Also performing will be Amanda Kalluf, who recently moved to Junior Level on the Brazilian skating team, and skaters who…
Fourth Annual Hat City Ball
The Friends of The Danbury Museum & Historical Society will host their fourth annual Hat City Ball on Friday, January 26, 2018—with a speakeasy theme this year! The gala celebrates the museum’s mission to acquire, preserve and interpret the history of our city. As part of the festivities, the Friends of The Danbury Museum & Historical…
January 17, 2018	Continue to read
Around the World – Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World
With colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, Spain and the Bronx, David Gonzalez paints a vivid picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. From the enchanting Puerto Rican magician Milomaki to the friendship between young Delgadina and a magical snake, these stories are filled with memorable characters, fantastic plots and…
Tickets to Shows Make Great Holiday Gifts!
The Ridgefield Playhouse has something for everyone on your list, from stocking stuffers to fun family shows like Masters of Illusion on February 13 or Shanghai Acrobats on March 18 or a night out to a concert or comedy show – like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on February 24 and 25, Lewis Black on February 25, LaKisha Jones “With Love…
Funnier Than Your Family
Ah, Thanksgiving weekend. A time for family, food and football! But once you’ve had enough of all three, come join us at The Palace for a night of comedy… we guarantee they’re funnier than your family! Hosted by comedian and master storyteller Shaun Eli, the evening will present stand-up comedians Andy Pitz and Frank Vignola….
An Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz With International Music Icon Sérgio Mendes and Brasil 2017 at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Sérgio Mendes is the most internationally successful Brazilian artist of all time. From the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, Mendes established his legend by taking numerous albums and singles, such as “Brasil 66,” “Mas Que Nada” and “The Look of Love,” to the top of the pop charts. The Ridgefield Playhouse and the Moffly Media…
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Taste of Greater Danbury!
Do you enjoy free music and entertainment? Enjoy delicious food? Enjoy discovering all that makes Danbury a great place to live and the historic downtown a great place to visit? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, check out the “Taste of Greater Danbury,” the downtown celebration that includes live music, family entertainment, games and local food…
Why Shop at the Farmers’ Market?
By Peggy Zamore
It’s the height of the growing season here in Connecticut! In the city, it’s so nice to see small yard gardens and tomatoes trellised onto porches that catch the most sunlight. Yet, with such limited space, it can be tough to grow your own produce. Seasonally, the Danbury Farmers’ Market has lots of locally grown…
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Frank Abagnale in Connecticut: Catch Him if You Can!
By Nora Duncan
In a joint collaboration, AARP Connecticut and the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Office of Continuing Education will host a free fraud prevention event featuring Frank W. Abagnale, one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents, on Wednesday, September 27. Abagnale, who has advised the FBI on how to outsmart…
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This Summer’s Last Hurrah! Top 6 CT Family Fun Spots of 2017
With amusement parks, museums and nature centers, there are enough family activities in Connecticut to keep everybody entertained during the last month of summer. Here are a few Indoor and outdoor options that are guaranteed fun for the whole family. INDOOR FUN It Adventure Ropes Course 40 Sargent Dr. Long Wharf New Haven, CT 06511…
July 19, 2017	Continue to read
Brews & BBQ Festival Featuring Spin Doctors
By WCSU
Townsquare Media will host the Brews & BBQ Festival featuring Spin Doctors on July 22 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Tickets are on sale at www.tixr.com/groups/americaontap/events/brews-and-bbq-5219. For more information,…
Agenda, Kids & Family
Good Morning, Superman! Be a Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman
In celebration of Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble, the bookstore is featuring Storytime on Saturday, July 29 at 11a.m. Superheroes have to get up in the morning, go to school and have a bedtime, just like you! Join them as they read about turning everyday situations into amazing super adventures! Kids can go dressed…
On June 20, Sister Shivani, an internationally renowned inspirational speaker, began a 14-city speaking tour of North America with the theme of “Awakening.” Sister Shivani presents spiritual solutions to the complex problems of contemporary life through a TV program called Awakening with Brahma Kumaris and a YouTube channel with over 33 million views and over…
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Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot
Ives Concert Park will present Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot on Sunday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketfly.com/event/1453533. For more information, go to www.ivesconcertpark.com.
The Ciclismo Classico: Bike Travel Film Festival
What’s better than descending Italy’s legendary Monte Stelvio Pass… at an elevation of 9,048 feet/ 2,758 meters… with all of its 48 hairpin turns… on a bike with no handlebars or brakes… at night illuminated only by a torch and moonlight!? Watching someone else do it! On Friday June 16, The Palace Danbury will present the…
The TriState Spiritist Federation has the honor to host the seminar “Be Happy Today” presented by Brazilian famous medium Divaldo Franco in New York and Danbury, CT. Divaldo Franco is recognized as one of the most influential and greatest contemporary mediums. He has psychographed over 200 books and lectured at more than thirteen thousand…
Art at Ives – Juried Fine Art and Crafts Show
The nonprofit Friends of the Ives will present the second annual Art at Ives, Juried Fine Art and Crafts Show from May 27 – 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. This three-day event will feature a wide variety of high-quality…
Brazilian Forró Band Bulé de Caminhão USA 2017 Tour comes to Connecticut
Straight from the city of Brazilian popular oral poet and improviser of oral verse Antônio Gonçalves da Silva, popularly known as Patativa do Assaré, in Northeast Region of Brazil, the Forró band Bulé de Caminhão will be touring the United States in the New York and Connecticut regions. Organized by Rádio Press of Naugatuck,…
Theater Production: Dancing at Lughnasa
The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts will present “Dancing at Lughnasa” on the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the University’s Westside campus at 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on April 28 and 29, with 2 p.m. matinees on April 29 and 30. The…
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2017 Danbury Volunteer Firemen’s Association Carnival
Winter is over, so come on down to enjoy some family fun with great rides, games and carnival food, while supporting the Danbury Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The association is hosting its annual five-day carnival, at the parking lot of Best Buy at 2 International Drive. The event will feature a food tent and rides by…
Ridgefield Academy Family Series: The Song of Mulan
Meet Mulan and have your photo taken with her in the lobby before the show! Kids can also have their photos taken with Scooby Doo! Bring the family for a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit! When Mulan learns that her ailing father is drafted into Khan’s army, she protects him by…
By Western Connecticut State University
The 22nd Annual WCSU Jazz Festival will include three evening concerts in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the University’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Thursday, April 20, will feature big band music performed by the WCSU Jazz Ensemble, select faculty and the Berkshire Jazz…
Theatre Production: “Violet”
The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts will present “Violet” in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the University’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on March 31, April 1, 7 and 8; with 2 p.m. matinees on April 1, 2, 8 and…
A Grand Night for Singing with Mad Hatter Chorus
The Mad Hatter Chorus announced that its 52nd annual show, “A Grand Night for Singing,” will take place Saturday, April 1, at Western Connecticut State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. The evening will spotlight Broadway tunes by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979), one of America’s most beloved composers. The program is…
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Family Camp “Together We Can Achieve More” Integrates School and Family
By Mariana Silva
The Family Camp, “Together We Can Achieve More,” organized by Danbury Public Schools, Danbury Family Learning Center, Inc. and Sodexo, Inc., will be held on April 1 at Rogers Park Middle School. The goal is to share strategies, perspectives and ideas that benefit our families, children, teachers and the community. The idea is to have…
Second Annual Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show
The Friends of the Ives nonprofit organization will present the second annual Art at Ives Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show during Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29, at Ives Concert Park on the Western Connecticut State University Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury, CT. This three-day event will feature high-quality original works in a diverse scope…
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Connecticut Ballet to Hold Annual Danbury Dance Initiative Benefit Performance
Connecticut Ballet will hold its annual benefit performance for Khalda Logan Dance Scholarships, awarded to talented middle and high school youth from greater Danbury, on Sunday, March 19 at 4:30pm at Broadview Middle School, 72 Hospital Avenue, Danbury. All members of the community are encouraged to attend this collaborative performance featuring dance styles from ballet…
PeaceJam Connecticut Conference
WestConn will host the 2017 PeaceJam Connecticut Conference from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 25 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 26, in multiple locations on the University’s Midtown campus, 181 White Street in Danbury. This two-day event will feature Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee and hundreds of engaged students from…
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Elizardi Castro’s: LAW & DISorder
Comedy comes to Bridgeport on February 11, when popular funny man Eli Castro returns to The Klein in his all-new show, Law & Disorder. Combining his Puerto Rican heritage with American culture, Eli reveals his tumultuous journey of a prosecutor, turned defense attorney, turned comedian! Proceeds from this performance will benefit arts education in Bridgeport!…
Visiting Artist Lecture with Painter Nina Buxenbaum
Nina Buxenbaum will discuss her work on Monday, February 13 at 11 a.m. in Room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, at 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. The event, presented as part of the University’s Master of Fine Arts slide lecture series, will be free of charge…
Steven Seagal Blues Band
Most of us know Steven Seagal for his roles as an action hero in films like Hard to Kill, Marked for Death, Out for Justice, Above the Law, Under Siege, Executive Decision, The Glimmer Man, and Exit Wounds to name a few. What most aren’t aware of, is his lifelong love of the blues. Steven…
Exhibition Opening: “Women’s Work”
The Gallery Opening for “Women’s Work” will take place on January 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Art Gallery of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. The exhibition will be on display from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 1…
Tito Puente Jr Coming to Palace Danbury
Tito Puente, Jr. and his Latin Jazz Band are coming to The Palace Danbury with their high voltage celebration of jazz and Latin beats. Heir to the throne of El Rey—The King of Latin Music, he is unmistakably the son, physically, spiritually and musically, of Tito Puente, the 10-time Grammy winner, percussion superstar, veteran bandleader…
MAGNUS: “The Mozart Of Chess”
MAGNUS is a rousing, feel-good film about one the world’s most extraordinary chess players— 26-year-old Magnus Carlsen. This “Mozart of Chess,” who checkmated Bill Gates in nine moves, became a chess grandmaster at the age of 13. As a young boy, Magnus Carlsen was very different from his peers. Bullied by the other children, he usually…
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Wedding Steps Bridal Show
A bridal expo, Wedding Steps Bridal Show, will be held on January 15, 2017 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Feldman Arena of the O’Neill Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Vendors will include photographers, videographers, suppliers of transportation, bridal fashions, invitations, jewelry and more. Admission is $9….
Danbury Museum & Historical Society to Host The Hat City Ball
The Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society will host their third annual Hat City Ball on Friday, January 27, 2017. The gala kicks off the 75th anniversary year for the organization and celebrates their mission to acquire, preserve and interpret the history of our city. The evening features live music from Eight to…
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Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and returns to The Bushnell stage by popular demand this holiday season from December 9 – 11. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and,…
Bruce Bennett Nissan Party to Collect Charitable It ems for the Dorothy Day House
By Photo by Sherryl Hauck Solstice Soul Photography
On December 10, at 12pm, Bruce Bennett Nissan on Rt. 7 in Wilton, CT, will be hosting a holiday party and fund-raising event with all donations going to the Dorothy Day House. Donations can include new orgently used coats and unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Santa will be attending the party and posing for pictures FREE of…
The Largest Local Production of the Nutcracker Ballet, 2016…with a Live Orchestra!
By Sarianna Sabbarese
Local nonprofit, Danbury Music Centre, is thrilled to announce its annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet on Dec. 9, 10 & 11. This production will be performed in conjunction with the Danbury Symphony Orchestra, boasting some of the most virtuosic talent in Greater Danbury. Additionally, it is the sole full-scale production of The Nutcracker Ballet…
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Festival of Trees Funds Local Cancer Support Service Non-Profit
The 14th Annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place will be held on Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, Exit 1, Danbury. This multifaceted event funds Ann’s Place cancer support services. Kicking off the Festival on November 17, from 6:30 – 10:30 pm, is the Prohibition Tree…
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The 14th Annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place will be held on Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, Exit 1, Danbury. This multifaceted event funds Ann’s Place cancer support services. Kicking off the Festival on November 17, from 6:30 – 10:30 pm, is the…
WCSU Trio at Ritcher Association for the Arts
Richter Association for the Arts closes its fall season on Sunday, Oct. 30, with a 3 p.m. jazz concert at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. WCSU students Anthony Pellegrini on saxophone, Niles Spaulding on bass and Larry Davis on drums comprise the trio. Anthony Pellegrini began his musical experience at the age of eight with the clarinet. He now…
The Rat Pack Together Again
The Rat Pack Together Again will take you back to a time when seeing Frank, Dean and Sammy in Las Vegas was the ultimate event in show business! Starring Tony Sands, Johnny Petillo and Geno Monroe—these three acclaimed performers embody the music, comedy and camaraderie of the legendary trio. The show has gotten great reviews! The New York Post raved, ”The vocals…
October 6, 2016	Continue to read
Safewalk: Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you want to work to end the violence by walking to promote safety at home, school and everywhere in between, join the community for the Women’s Center 10th annual 4k “SafeWalk” on Sunday morning, October 2, inside the Danbury Fair. More than an opportunity to unite the community in the organization’s mission to…
Singer Gian, Former Member of the Gian & Giovani Duet, Will Perform This Saturday in Danbury
As part of his travels through the United States, Brazilian country music singer Gian will perform this Saturday, September 24 at 10 p.m., at the Brazilian steakhouse Planeta Brazil Bar & Grill in Danbury. Singer Doug will join in and the Brazilian community can expect a great performance by the friends and the duet. Brazilian admirers will have an opportunity to listen to the…
You Be The Judge
Thumbs up or thumbs down? The Manhattan Short Film Festival gives you a chance to indulge your inner film critic. Film lovers in Danbury can unite with an audience of over 100,000 film buffs across six continents in over 250 cities, when the Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to The Palace Danbury on Friday, September…
Brazilian Independence Day Celebrations in CT
DANBURY, CT 2016 Brazilian Day Festival When: Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2pm-8pm Where: Cellar Lounge at the Portuguese Cultural Center at 65 Sand Pit Road A celebration of Brazilian culture through live music performances, food, arts and dance and much more. More information: Visit the Brazilian Day Danbury 2016 Facebook page. Brazilian Flag-Raising Ceremony in Danbury When: Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 10am Where: Danbury City Hall at 155 Deer Hill Avenue Come celebrate the independent…
62nd Annual Bridgewater Country Fair
The Bridgewater Country Fair is a long-standing tradition that preserves the character of the quintessential country fair. The fun kicks off with the annual Bridgewater Fair Parade. This fair is a major agricultural fair, featuring a midway, animal competitions, exhibits, home arts competitions, a tractor pull, food and bandstand entertainment. New attractions include a NASCAR style…
Ecuadorian Festival in Danbury
Hundreds of people from the region’s Ecuadorean community are expected to turn out for the annual Ecuadorean Festival on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Western Connecticut State University’s Westside campus. The annual event, planned from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., features food booths, games, music and dancing in celebration of Ecuadorean culture. The festival…
FREE Youth Baseball Clinic
Family & Children’s Aid, Major League Baseball (MLB) player alumni and the Danbury Westerns are inviting you to a morning of lots of fun! Up to ten former MLB players will teach baseball and life skills to children from 4 – 18 years old. But don’t wait until the last minute. The first 300 youth…


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Worcester to hire assistant city manager for operations
By Nick Kotsopoulos TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
The City Council has given a nod to City Manager Michael V. O'Brien's plan to add a new position in his office — assistant city manager for operations.
The city administration has been without a clear No. 2 person since January 2011 when former Assistant City Manager Julie Jacobson stepped down to become town manager in Auburn. The position was eventually eliminated.
The council last night gave the city manager the green light to restructure the staffing in his office when it gave preliminary approval to the fiscal 2013 budget for the city manager's executive office.
As part of that budget, two positions will be eliminated in the city manager's office — chief clerk of the works and director of administration — while two positions will be added, assistant city manager for operations and a principal staff assistant.
Mr. O'Brien said his office will have the same staffing level (eight) next fiscal year as it does this year, while the net addition to the budget will be about $45,000.
The assistant city manager's position has been pegged at $145,000.
But Mr. O'Brien said that salary amount is a “target” and is “by no means fixed.” He said the eventual salary figure for the job will be determined by the background and expertise of the person hired.
He said he will adhere to the requirements of the local residency ordinance in filling that position.
In 1996, then-City Manager Thomas R. Hoover implemented an administrative rule requiring newly hired department heads to move to Worcester within a year of their employment. That policy also allows the city manager to waive that requirement when the manager deems necessary.
Having the No. 2 person in the city administration live in Worcester was a source of contention during Ms. Jacobson's tenure because she lived in Paxton and was not forced to move into the city.
Mr. O'Brien pointed out that he hasn't had an assistant city manager dedicated solely to serve him for much of his tenure as city manager.
He said Ms. Jacobson was an assistant city manager for one year and then was given the assignment to also manage the Economic Development Department, as well as serve as executive director of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.
In comparison, during Mr. Hoover's tenure as city manager, he had three different assistant city managers who solely worked for him and they did not also run a major department.
The manager said he would like to have an assistant city manager so he can remove himself from being involved the day-to-day operations of the city government and instead focus on the city's bigger, long-term picture.
“Much of my time daily is spent on implementation of initiatives, reforms, reorganization of government, major economic development efforts and complex public/private partnerships,” Mr. O'Brien said. “I am involved in operations all the time.
“My recommendation is based on a simple concept,” he added. “I must extricate myself from the implementation of these initiatives and day-to-day operations and have them addressed by an assistant city manager. I must shift and dedicate far more time to new initiatives, more significant reforms, and securing neighborhood revitalization partnerships in specific neighborhoods under strain.
We must push harder to adapt and create the next wave of progress and I must be able to dedicate the time to make all that happen.”
District 5 Councilor William J. Eddy and Councilor-at-Large Michael J. Germain said councilors have repeatedly urged Mr. O'Brien, both publicly and privately, to hire an assistant city manager so he can have someone handle the day-to-day operations of the city government.
“We rely on the city manager for things we shouldn't be,” Mr. Germain said.
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Get ready … it’s showtime! (photo: Christian Wenande)
August 8th, 2018 12:19 pm| by Christian W
When bitter rivals FC Copenhagen and Brøndby clash in the first New Firm derby of the season on Sunday at the Telia Parken Stadium, there’ll be a lot more than just pride and bragging rights at stake.
Both teams have started brightly this season, sitting one-two in the Superliga table, and the nemeses are desperate to wash away the disappointments of last season with a win in the Copenhagen derby.
Brøndby still have a bitter taste in their collective mouths after throwing away their first championship since 2005 in the final games of the season, while FCK are more than keen to improve their fourth-place finish – their worst since the 99-00 season, where they came eighth.
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Transfers galore
Neither team have rested on their laurels in the off-season. The Lions signed five players over the summer, including Danish international Andreas Bjelland and club legend Dame N’Doye, now 33 after six years away, to bolster a rather limp attack.
Brøndby, meanwhile, must be considered transfer titans of the break, bringing in no less than nine players, not including loan returnees, to bolster their squad. Among the most prominent are Dominik Kaiser and Anthony Jung from RB Leipzig, Josip Radosevic and Ante Erceg from Hajduk Split, Marvin Schwaebe from Hoffenheim, and Nikolai Laursen from PSV.
Brøndby sits top of the Superliga with 10 points from four games, while FCK are a point behind – thanks to a surprise loss at home to Horsens in the first game of the season. Since then, however, the Lions have found their stride, winning the rest of their games with a goal difference of 8-1.
The New Firm on Sunday will kick off at 16:00 at Telia Parken Stadium.
First gold at Euro Olympics
Amalie Dideriksen and Julie Leth secured Denmark’s first gold medal at the inaugural ‘European Olympics’ held in Glasgow and Berlin – an expansion of the quadrennial European Athletics Championships to embrace sports such as cycling, rowing, golf and swimming – by winning the women’s Madison (cycling). Denmark currently sits 16th in the medal rankings with four, thanks to Casper Von Folsach’s bronze in the men’s omnium, a bronze in the women’s 4x100m freestyle (swimming) and Pernille Blume’s silver in the women’s 50m freestyle. Blume, however, grabbed the headlines today for her performance as one of the favourites in the 100m freestyle semis. Blume powered though the first 50m, taking a commanding lead, before turning above the surface, instead of the faster submersion turn, slowing down, finishing sixth and missing out on the final. A number of experts and coaches have voiced their disapproval of her display.
Alm keeps dominating
The Danish orienteering queen Maja Alm continues to dominate the sport following her fourth consecutive sprint orienteering World Cup triumph. The 30-year-old, who also won a bronze in the relays with Denmark at the championships in Riga, finished first almost 17 seconds ahead of second-placed Tove Alexandersson of Sweden. It’s the first time that a participant has won four World Championships in a row in the orienteering sprints.
Olesen impresses at Firestone
Thanks to a formidable round of 64 in his final round, golfer Thorbjørn Olesen finished third at the WGC – Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone in the US earlier last weekend. Justin Thomas won the event ahead of Kyle Stanley. Aside from vaulting him into the top 40 in the world rankings, Olesen’s sterling play comes at a good time with the Ryder Cup selection just around the corner. In fact, he is currently in fifth place in both the European and World Points standings, with the top four of each qualifying automatically.
Danish teen Mathilde Helbo Larsen can call herself a world champion after triumphing at the Rope Skipping World Championships in Shanghai. The 18-year-old also set two Danish records in the ‘World Cup Senior Master Girls’ tournament, during which she needed to compete in three different events: the 30-second speed, the 3-minute speed and the freestyle. Check out a video of her performance below.
Van der Vaart joins Esbjerg
Despite a disappointing tenure with FC Midtjylland, Rafael van der Vaart has decided to make another go of it in Denmark, this time with first division side Esbjerg. The 35-year-old Dutch legend, whose girlfriend Estavana Polman plays handball in the west-coast city, has signed a one-year contract. Van der Vaart has 109 caps for the Netherlands and played for the likes of Ajax, Real Madrid and Tottenham before moving to FCM in 2016.
World Cup star sought by English Championship sides
Danish international Jonas Knudsen is a hot commodity in England following a strong season with his club Ipswich Town in the Championship and an appearance in the 2018 World Cup for Denmark. The left back has reportedly garnered interest from a number of the top Championship clubs, including Stoke City, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa. The 25-year-old has played 127 games for the Tractor Boys since joining in 2015.
Young talent joins Brighton
Young striker Andreas Dreyer has been snapped up by Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee of about 2 million pounds. Dreyer, who scored 21 goals for Esbjerg last season, will start his career on the south coast in the team’s under-23 squad.
Another Dane to join Celta Vigo?
FC Nordsjælland’s inspirational midfielder Mathias Jensen is reportedly closing in a 50 million kroner move to Celta Vigo in Spain. Jensen, 22, has previously been linked with Ajax. Dane-friendly Celta recently sold Daniel Wass to Valencia and still have Pione Sisto and Andrew Hjulsager on the books – although Hjulsager has been rumoured to leave. Elsewhere, the 17-year-old former AGF talent Anders Fæster has signed a two-year deal with Dutch side Groningen.
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Record breaking A level results at ARK Putney
Sixth form students at ARK Putney Academy are celebrating a record breaking set of A level results this year with the numbers of passes at A* - C level jumping 5 points from 67% to 72% this year.
Particularly impressive was the number of grades awarded at the top group A*, A and B grades to enable them to go on to university. This was high at 45%. Overall there was a 95% pass rate of exams graded A* to E.
The school joined the high performing ARK network in 2012 and last year was rated as good in all categories by Ofsted. A number of students did particularly well.
Sara Khoshraw has secured a place to study medicine at King’s College, Cambridge after getting an incredibly impressive A* in Maths, and As in Further maths, Biology and Chemistry.
Joseph Tomlinson got an incredibly impressive four A* grades with A levels in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. Joseph is going to Manchester University to study Physics
Hamza Arshad is a Year 13 student at ARK Putney who has just got 2 As in Maths and Chemistry and an A* in Design and Technology. He has a place to study engineering at Manchester.
“Obviously education is quite important. My dad’s been to university before and he knows how important it is to you know, go to university and get a degree and get a job.
As well as his studies, Hamza has been volunteering his time to support an orphana ge in Pakistan, where he was born.
Marie Mathison has again got straight As, with A*s in Chemistry, Biology and Spanish and an A in Mathematics. She is going to be studying dentistry at the prestigious Plymouth University Peninsula college of medicine and dentistry.
Alison Downey, Principal at ARK Putney, said:
"This is a fantastic set of results for our students many of whom are going on to some of the country’s best universities. I am really proud of the journey they have made, and I wish them every success in the future.”
ARK Putney Academy is undertaking a £30 million project to refurbish its school buildings which began earlier this summer and is due to be completed next year. The project will provide new sports facilities – including a new four-court sports hall, an activity studio for classes such as boxing and dance, and three new outdoor games areas and a brand new art space.
ARK Putney is part of ARK Schools, a group of schools that aims to give children from all backgrounds an exceptional education. The group run 19 schools in London – all of those that have been inspected by Ofsted so far are rated as good or outstanding.


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Much family history slips through the cracks. Through the generations, items are misplaced, destroyed, neglected, overlooked or simply tossed because somewhere along the line their significance faded.
Calvin Riley has made it a personal mission over the last 40 years to keep such items from slipping into the trash heap of history. Riley, a retired English teacher living in St. Louis, Mo., began collecting black memorabilia four decades ago. He spent countless hours scouring St. Louis' basements and attics for artifacts he considered important to black culture over the years. He found a chair made by a slave, uniforms worn by black porters, civil rights posters, historic photographs of the area's movers and shakers -- even a sign from the Jim Crow era that hung in Union Station designating a "Colored Waiting Room."
Riley's collection grew so large he bought a fading 19th century mansion on St. Louis' former "Millionaires Row" and transformed it into a private museum. Now the tall stained glass windows that once served the building's former funeral home and church inhabitants overlook rooms of carefully curated collections of black St. Louis history. In the two years Riley and his wife have operated the George B. Vashon African-American Museum in north St. Louis, they estimate they've handled 5,000 visitors.
Virtually all of us know sad stories of personal history lost. It's up to each generation to evaluate, document and pass on the artifacts from previous generations. You can't count on a Calvin Riley to step in and save them.
Larry Lehmer is an author and personal history consultant. Contact him via e-mail or follow him on Twitter.
Photo credit: Calvin Riley at the George B. Vashon African-American Museum in St. Louis. (Carolina Hidalgo, St. Louis Public Radio)
John Vlahos, like many people of a certain age, would probably tell you that his life was nothing special. To those who loved him, of course, nothing could be further from the truth.
The son of Greek immigrants, Vlahos was raised in Northern California where he worked his way through college at the University of California, wrestling ice blocks onto boxcars. He was sports editor of the school newspaper, fueling a lifelong love of sports that later found him announcing football games from the Cal press box. He eventually became a respected Bay Area lawyer while nurturing another of his passions, opera. Along the way he married and raised a family.
But the Vlahos family was rattled by the grim April 2016 diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to other vital organs in John Vlahos' 80-year-old body. Almost immediately his son, James, came up with an unusual plan to preserve his dad's legacy. James, a writer for the New York Times Magazine, GQ, Popular Science and Wired, started with the time-tested tradition of saving his dad's stories.
Digital recorder in hand, James Vlahos started recording his dad's memories just weeks after the diagnosis. It was the first of more than a dozen sessions, most lasting more than an hour, that would result in a transcript of 91,970 words that filled 203 printed pages of 12 point type. But instead of just putting the transcript into a binder, James had another idea -- he'd create a "Dadbot," something of an electronic representation of his father similar to personal assistants Siri or Alexa.
The technical name for such a creation is chatbot, a digital companion capable of carrying on a conversation. The younger Vlahos knew his computer skills would only allow for a rudimentary chatbot, but he wasn't striving for a Siri-like relationship, he just wanted to preserve his dad's legacy in a uniquely dynamic way. Before formally launching his project, Vlahos persuaded his ailing father to go along with the scheme as long as he was able. As John's condition deteriorated, James' project blossomed. By the time John died earlier this year, James had a passable version of his Dadbot. He shared his experience with a touching article in a recent issue of Wired. The article also included a video.
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Let's imagine a sculptor building a statue, just chipping away with his chisel. Michelangelo had this elegant way of describing it when he said, "Every block of stone has a statue inside of it, and it's the task of the sculptor to discover it." But what if he worked in the opposite direction? Not from a solid block of stone, but from a pile of dust, somehow gluing millions of these particles together to form a statue.
I know that's an absurd notion. It's probably impossible. The only way you get a statue from a pile of dust is if the statue built itself — if somehow we could compel millions of these particles to come together to form the statue.
Now, as odd as that sounds, that is almost exactly the problem I work on in my lab. I don't build with stone, I build with nanomaterials. They're these just impossibly small, fascinating little objects. They're so small that if this controller was a nanoparticle, a human hair would be the size of this entire room. And they're at the heart of a field we call nanotechnology, which I'm sure we've all heard about, and we've all heard how it is going to change everything.
When I was a graduate student, it was one of the most exciting times to be working in nanotechnology. There were scientific breakthroughs happening all the time. The conferences were buzzing, there was tons of money pouring in from funding agencies. And the reason is when objects get really small, they're governed by a different set of physics that govern ordinary objects, like the ones we interact with. We call this physics quantum mechanics. And what it tells you is that you can precisely tune their behavior just by making seemingly small changes to them, like adding or removing a handful of atoms, or twisting the material. It's like this ultimate toolkit. You really felt empowered; you felt like you could make anything.
And we were doing it — and by we I mean my whole generation of graduate students. We were trying to make blazing fast computers using nanomaterials. We were constructing quantum dots that could one day go in your body and find and fight disease. There were even groups trying to make an elevator to space using carbon nanotubes. You can look that up, that's true. Anyways, we thought it was going to affect all parts of science and technology, from computing to medicine. And I have to admit, I drank all of the Kool-Aid. I mean, every last drop.
But that was 15 years ago, and — fantastic science was done, really important work. We've learned a lot. We were never able to translate that science into new technologies — into technologies that could actually impact people. And the reason is, these nanomaterials — they're like a double-edged sword. The same thing that makes them so interesting — their small size — also makes them impossible to work with. It's literally like trying to build a statue out of a pile of dust. And we just don't have the tools that are small enough to work with them. But even if we did, it wouldn't really matter, because we couldn't one by one place millions of particles together to build a technology. So because of that, all of the promise and all of the excitement has remained just that: promise and excitement. We don't have any disease-fighting nanobots, there's no elevators to space, and the thing that I'm most interested in, no new types of computing.
Now that last one, that's a really important one. We just have come to expect the pace of computing advancements to go on indefinitely. We've built entire economies on this idea. And this pace exists because of our ability to pack more and more devices onto a computer chip. And as those devices get smaller, they get faster, they consume less power and they get cheaper. And it's this convergence that gives us this incredible pace.
As an example: if I took the room-sized computer that sent three men to the moon and back and somehow compressed it — compressed the world's greatest computer of its day, so it was the same size as your smartphone — your actual smartphone, that thing you spent 300 bucks on and just toss out every two years, would blow this thing away. You would not be impressed. It couldn't do anything that your smartphone does. It would be slow, you couldn't put any of your stuff on it, you could possibly get through the first two minutes of a "Walking Dead" episode if you're lucky —
The point is the progress — it's not gradual. The progress is relentless. It's exponential. It compounds on itself year after year, to the point where if you compare a technology from one generation to the next, they're almost unrecognizable. And we owe it to ourselves to keep this progress going. We want to say the same thing 10, 20, 30 years from now: look what we've done over the last 30 years. Yet we know this progress may not last forever. In fact, the party's kind of winding down. It's like "last call for alcohol," right? If you look under the covers, by many metrics like speed and performance, the progress has already slowed to a halt. So if we want to keep this party going, we have to do what we've always been able to do, and that is to innovate.
So our group's role and our group's mission is to innovate by employing carbon nanotubes, because we think that they can provide a path to continue this pace. They are just like they sound. They're tiny, hollow tubes of carbon atoms, and their nanoscale size, that small size, gives rise to these just outstanding electronic properties. And the science tells us if we could employ them in computing, we could see up to a ten times improvement in performance. It's like skipping through several technology generations in just one step.
So there we have it. We have this really important problem and we have what is basically the ideal solution. The science is screaming at us, "This is what you should be doing to solve your problem." So, all right, let's get started, let's do this. But you just run right back into that double-edged sword. This "ideal solution" contains a material that's impossible to work with. I'd have to arrange billions of them just to make one single computer chip. It's that same conundrum, it's like this undying problem.
At this point, we said, "Let's just stop. Let's not go down that same road. Let's just figure out what's missing. What are we not dealing with? What are we not doing that needs to be done?" It's like in "The Godfather," right? When Fredo betrays his brother Michael, we all know what needs to be done. Fredo's got to go.
But Michael — he puts it off. Fine, I get it. Their mother's still alive, it would make her upset. We just said, "What's the Fredo in our problem?" What are we not dealing with? What are we not doing, but needs to be done to make this a success?" And the answer is that the statue has to build itself. We have to find a way, somehow, to compel, to convince billions of these particles to assemble themselves into the technology. We can't do it for them. They have to do it for themselves. And it's the hard way, and this is not trivial, but in this case, it's the only way.
Now, as it turns out, this is not that alien of a problem. We just don't build anything this way. People don't build anything this way. But if you look around — and there's examples everywhere — Mother Nature builds everything this way. Everything is built from the bottom up. You can go to the beach, you'll find these simple organisms that use proteins — basically molecules — to template what is essentially sand, just plucking it from the sea and building these extraordinary architectures with extreme diversity. And nature's not crude like us, just hacking away. She's elegant and smart, building with what's available, molecule by molecule, making structures with a complexity and a diversity that we can't even approach. And she's already at the nano. She's been there for hundreds of millions of years. We're the ones that are late to the party.
So we decided that we're going to use the same tool that nature uses, and that's chemistry. Chemistry is the missing tool. And chemistry works in this case because these nanoscale objects are about the same size as molecules, so we can use them to steer these objects around, much like a tool. That's exactly what we've done in our lab. We've developed chemistry that goes into the pile of dust, into the pile of nanoparticles, and pulls out exactly the ones we need. Then we can use chemistry to arrange literally billions of these particles into the pattern we need to build circuits. And because we can do that, we can build circuits that are many times faster than what anyone's been able to make using nanomaterials before. Chemistry's the missing tool, and every day our tool gets sharper and gets more precise. And eventually — and we hope this is within a handful of years — we can deliver on one of those original promises.
Now, computing is just one example. It's the one that I'm interested in, that my group is really invested in, but there are others in renewable energy, in medicine, in structural materials, where the science is going to tell you to move towards the nano. That's where the biggest benefit is. But if we're going to do that, the scientists of today and tomorrow are going to need new tools — tools just like the ones I described. And they will need chemistry. That's the point. The beauty of science is that once you develop these new tools, they're out there. They're out there forever, and anyone anywhere can pick them up and use them, and help to deliver on the promise of nanotechnology.
Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it.


HTN 95 - Sandstone cooperates with Western Cape Enthusiasts to restore McCormick threshing box and Mitchell baler
In January 2001, part of the historic Elgin Valley farm called De Hoop was sold at auction. Although I pass this farm often in the course of my work and the farm is easily visible from the approach road from the North, somehow I had never noticed a large metal object looking very much like a threshing machine!
Maybe a tree had been cut down? With a new owner wishing to clean up his yard, there was no time lost for Philip Gray-Taylor and I, both committed collectors of Stationary Engines and Farm & Horticultural Equipment to make an appointment to view it and perhaps make a deal which would keep it out of the hands of the Scrap Dealers! There was also an Australian-made Mitchell stationary baler standing next to it.
A deal was struck, and the following story describes how they was brought to my workshop, written as the story progressed:
I made a deal yesterday with the new owner of the farm where the McCormick 'blikbak' and Mitchell baler are standing. So the baler is now mine, and the blikbak is 50/50 with Philip, who shares the Ransomes 10 NHP steam portable with me.
I managed to get three of the four wheels off the baler, the 4th will definitely need a chain saw, as a tree which has since died, has grown up between the wheel and chassis, and then over the wheel. I was using a high lift jack and hoped that the root may have rotted away underground and pull out. No way! I had managed to get hold of 4 old 600/16 tyres recently, and will have them fitted, and then hopefully, just tow her away. How old were these old balers? What is amazing is the decals are almost like new, although the paint is almost gone, and there is some rust, caused by the seed pods of the tree (a gum) which tried to kill the baler, before the baler choked it to death!
It looks as if the colours were red, with yellow wheels.
I went back to the baler this evening and put on the three wheels which I had had the old 600/16's put on to. (they are getting scarce!). I had to lift the one side higher than it was when I took off the flat tyre, and as I lifted it, I heard a crack underground...a root breaking! some more,and more cracks. Then I realised I had the Hi-lift on one of the roots, and moved to another place, with more joy. I put that wheel on, and put a block under it, lowered it, and went to the side with the tree. Also feeling around, and placing the jack between the roots, I have now managed to pull the whole root out! OK, you get roots and roots, but this is a ROOT! I still can't get the wheel off, though, and the thing is still standing on the jack. I will just have to take a photo, before I start cutting!
Paid another visit this evening to the Mitchell. Managed to saw the piece that was growing down over the top of the wheel, and then thought I'd get lucky and take the split pin out of the hub and pull the whole wheel & hub off. Fat chance, even with the hi lift between the chassis and the wheel. The tree has grown right over the lip of the rim. Then I thought I might still be able to get at the heads of the bolts. (it doesn't have studs, just loose nuts & bolts. Got 3 off, but the tree has filled up the entire space between the chassis and the inside of the rim, and there's no way that you can get at the heads. I managed to put the hi lift between two legs of the tree, and broke one off at the root, but that still didn't expose anything more. Now, I think I'll have to disconnect the axle from the chassis (it hinges at one point in the middle, to be able to traverse very uneven ground), and lift the machine up, and try to move it away, and deal with the axle on its own. I took some shots.
The lower picture shows the hi-lift jack forcing the two limbs of the dead tree apart.
Back at the workshop:
I tried again to get the wheel off the baler. Didn't have a heavy enough hammer for the pin in the axle. I'm sure it will go better from there on. I have been greasing every time I go, and each hub has taken 200 pumps of grease! I managed to free off the input shaft and the angle drive box (which I'm not planning to use, but it might be handy some time)............
With much sweat, I managed to get the wheel off the Mitchell baler today. This morning, I tried to saw more through the trunk, but it was too big for the bow saw. As I thought, I would have to take the axle off. The two trailing arms were no problem, but the pivot pin was stuck, so I went back to the thing after doing another job in that area this afternoon, with a big hammer, and managed to get the pin to move, but it belled out. So I tried the other way, but couldn't get at it, and bearing in mind I didn't know how to deal with the machine once the pin was out, I decided to tip the machine on its side. 2 goes with the hi-lift, and an unbelievable tilt, and she flopped gently onto her side.
This meant that I could get a good swing at the pin, but in the process, that end belled out too. Bear in mind that the whole root and trunk had also tipped over with the machine, and was now free to rotate a bit, (about 90 deg) With a sweat, so I could swing it this way and that, to get at the end of the pin. I then had to saw through the section of the pin sticking out, and knock the pin back the other way. Of course, the punch I was using got stuck in the hole, and that was a whole process to get out!
Once the pin was out, the wheel at the bottom got trapped, and the whole machine had to be lifted up again. Once the axle was off, it was a question of the hi-lift in exactly the right place, to wrench the axle out of the wood and free the wheel. Phew!
There is a perfect indentation of three quarters of the inside of the wheel dish in the dead wood!
The Mitchell has since been given to Emile Cronje of Brakfontein, who must by now be world renowned for his collection of mostly restored grain harvesting equipment, which he showcases once a year on his farm between Heidelberg (Cape) and Riversdale. The show is usually held early in December.
Then the Threshing Machine, or Blikbak as we call it. In NZ it would be called a 'Tin Mill'.
The 'blikbak' is safely at the workshop! I rocked it out of its resting place with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter service-van and reinforced towbar, and then found that the slope out of the farm was too much for the van. I let it roll back, but as you know, drawbar things are not easy to reverse! The whole caboodle landed up crossways across the new owner of the farm's drive way!
Switch to plan B. I had to go home for lunch past a friendly customer, and borrowed a biggish (for us) 4wd tractor. (One of my own Fendt 203V vineyard tractors would have been pushed dangerously downhill, even if it had been able to get up!) It is 14km from the farm to my workshop, 1⁄2 on gravel, 1⁄2 on tar. The gravel section was really slow, whereas on the tar section I managed at a fair lick of speed, watching all the time that the left rear wheel didn't go over the edge off the tar. The right rear wheel needs a visit to the bicycle shop, for the spokes to be tuned, it wobbles like mad, and makes the whole machine shake! But the worst noise and shaking came from the feed chute, folded down, right behind me. At one stage Philip and Ryan were trailing me, picking up fallen-off parts and a pulley. One other pulley had fallen off on the farm already. It shows nothing is seized up! Time for the trip, about 13⁄4 hrs. What a pleasure to drive the unencumbered tractor back! (a Lamborghini) (about 3⁄4 hrs).
I felt I needed to pay for the use of the tractor, besides filling the fuel tank, so luckily found the oil pressure sender unit not working when I put it away. (It had been handed over to me running, otherwise I would have noticed). So I was able to donate and fit the unit as, it being similar to a SAME, I travel around with spares.
Now it's at the workshop, I can see how big it is, and how Derick Kleynhans can say it can be towed behind a bakkie (once fitted with rubber tyres) I just don't know. It really pushed me downhill!
One interesting thing was inspecting the bushes of the pulleys which came off.....100%!
Thinking back to the collection and inspection of this machine..... I have no idea when grain was last planted in this fruit growing area, still less when last it would have been threshed with a stationary Threshing Machine. There was no sign of a shed on the farm which could have housed this big machine, so we can assume, I think, that it has been outside all along. Yet apart from superficial rust on the angle-iron framework and adjusting threads, no single axle was stuck, all the fan shafts turned, shakers shook, and augers turned.
We didn't have undercover space for it either, so our 'preservation' for the last 51⁄2 years has amounted to greasing all the nipples profusely and raising the steel wheels off the ground to on to lorry rims, to prevent them from rusting.
Some time ago, I had a visit from oom Jannie du Toit, from Gordon's Bay, over the mountain. Everyone knows oom Jannie is the last word when it comes to McCormick Deering. I saw him walk several times around the machine and asked him why he was so interested. He replied that he used to contract with exactly such a machine! When asked whether he saw his way clear to restoring this one, he said "Yes" straightaway! A word with Philip, and he agreed that oom Jannie would be just the right person to take on the challenge.
However, logistics, not keenness, have prevented him from making a start, but he obviously hadn't forgotten the offer. So it came as no surprise to get a call from Sandstone Heritage Trust, to say that he had asked them to assist. Oom Jannie is behind most of the splendid collection of International, McCormick Deering and Farmall tractors and implements already in the Sandstone Collection.
We are looking forward to news of this machine's return to pristine running order!


EECA calls Government proposal for electric vehicles a 'game changer'
Proposals to get more low-emission vehicles on New Zealand roads could be a major step for the transport sector and for transitioning New Zealand to a low-carbon economy, according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
The Government is looking at phasing in minimum fuel efficiency standards for new and used imported vehicles from 2021, to improve the fuel efficiency and emissions intensity of the light vehicle fleet.
It is also considering a feebate system for imported vehicles so discounts are applied to certain low-emission vehicles, and fees are applied to high emission ones.
For the first year, 2021, new electric vehicles could be in line for a rebate of up to $8,000 and used EVs could get up to $2,600.
EECA’s chief executive Andrew Caseley says with light vehicles being responsible for 13% of New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions, the sector ‘is our biggest opportunity to reduce energy-related emissions.’
‘New Zealand’s light vehicle imports are among the most emissions-intensive and least fuel-efficient in the OECD, as most other countries already have efficiency standards,’ Mr Caseley says.
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Numbers, MellowHype, 10/9
Los Angeles’ Odd Future collective (officially Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All), burst on to the scene formed in 2007, and it quickly gained a considerable audience following frontman Tyler, the Creator’s release of his debut album Goblin in 2009. But interest in the group truly exploded following the posting of Tyler’s “Yonkers” music video on YouTube (seriously, watch this if you haven't seen it already) and his appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with fellow OF rapper Hodgy Beats. On Tuesday, Hodgy Beats and producer/occasional rapper Left Brain dropped Numbers, their third album as the duo MellowHype.
First off, Numbers is overall a good album. It’s consistent in every regard, it’s sufficiently diverse, and it has a definition not common to many contemporary hip-hop albums. But listeners hoping for the chaos, anger, and general depravity of Odd Future’s early music will likely be disappointed. Numbers takes a decidedly more stable tone than Tyler’s releases, or even previous MellowHype joints YelloWhite and BlackenedWhite. That’s not to say that the duo is attempting to transition to the mainstream; rather, it feels as though we’re hearing their maturation as it happens. Its just that what they’re maturing from, a delinquent gang of anarchist skaters celebrating their rape fantasies, was pretty darn entertaining. Their early work was so startling and captivating that Numbers, which has more than its share of aggression and creepy allusions to satanism, comes across as relatively tame.
That being said, there are many strong aspects of Numbers. Left Brain’s production, which is featured on all 16 of the tracks, is consistently enjoyable. He rarely uses samples, and the built from scratch quality works well, for he rarely tries to do too much. His jumpy, dissonant sound is unique and effective when paired with Hodgy Beats’ nervous, almost compulsive delivery. Hodgy has certainly chilled out a bit, his rapping is more controlled than previous efforts, in which he often seemed right on the edge of dropping the lyrics and just screaming. He is technically sharp throughout the album; indeed, its hard to think of one poorly delivered verse, and his newfound precision makes his more aggressive lines cut sharper (“On a one to ten, you like an average 8, blow job, you suck, shall I, elaborate?”).
Numbers starts out hitting on all cylinders, with assists from OF big shots Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt on “Astro” and “P2”, respectively. Earl’s verse is fantastic, despite being the consensus best MC in the collective, his flow and content has evolved. Again, this isn’t your high-school self’s Earl, there’s nothing on dismemberment or vomiting blood, but he explains, “Last year I didn’t know what the cost of a coffin was, so now I’m often buzzed, in the apartment bummin’”. Left Brain pulls out all the stops on “Grill”, with an awesomely twitchy, smokey beat and a rare verse, which is pretty average, but his spacey, deep voice is a lot of fun to listen to. The segmented “65/Breakfast”, which couldn’t be any more different than BlackenedWhite’s “64”, unless it was performed by the 2 Live Crew, is also quite strong, as are most of the album’s tracks. Left Brain and Hodgy Beats are just simply both very skilled at what they do.
There are weak spots, such as “Snare”, which sounds like MellowHype covering a rejected Talib Kweli cut, and “Gnc”, a hip-hop 101 piece filled with familiar rap tropes. And when Hodgy urges us to take care of our families and loved ones on “Nfwgjdsh” (your guess is as good as mine), it feels forced, and honestly, he’s not somebody I would ever consider taking advice from concerning the organization of my life. In these instances, MellowHype strays too far towards the middle of the pack, but they always find their way back, close to their unique place. Over the course of “Leflair”, “Untitled L”, and “Monster”, Left Brain deftly pulls off 3 beats which move through electro-freak-out, to a Lex Luger style blast of snares, to a Tyler-esque classic OF sound. Hodgy ramps up the intensity, bringing the album to a darker, moshier place. On these tracks his rhyming is most impressive, sometimes so rapid as to demand multiple rewinds, other times excruciatingly slow, scratching out every syllable. In an era in which guest spots from producers attract more attention than guest verses, there is a definite and refreshing flow to the way MellowHype’s two members move through the album together.
Again, Numbers is a really solid album. But, fair or not, it didn’t quite satisfy the itch that builds up as the release date for an Odd Future album approaches. I found myself pausing in the middle of songs and looking up old classics like “Drop” and “F666 the Police”. This is not a knock on MellowHype, so much as a testament to the degree to which Odd Future occupied such a specific spot in hip-hop. I really like Numbers as a showcase of Hodgy’s evolving skills and Left Brain’s unique touch, but I can’t help but feel a touch of nostalgia for the good old days, when you could count on two words to be screamed in every MellowHype song: “Fuck...you!”.
Best Line: “I said...niggas be takin life to serious, that’s why my music be takin’ lives (uh) period”-Hodgy Beats, “Astro”
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How 9/11 spurred New Jersey’s Sikh attorney general into public service
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal speaks during a news conference announcing pollution lawsuits filed by the state, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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(RNS) — Last January, Gurbir Grewal became New Jersey’s attorney general, making him the nation’s first Sikh to serve as a state’s chief law enforcement officer and lawyer, a recognition of New Jersey’s status as one of the most culturally diverse places in the country.
Although Grewal, 45, says his faith is not the primary driver of his work as attorney general, its core teachings of service, justice and kindness align well with his progressive approach to policy.
One can hear this conviction when Grewal speaks about justice for all, especially for the marginalized, as he does often. In just over a year in office, Grewal has already taken part in dozens of legal proceedings against the Trump administration, each of which confronts discriminatory, inhumane or inequitable policies.
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Grewal, who grew up in New Jersey, attended Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service before getting his law degree at the College of William and Mary. He was appointed attorney general by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2017 after a decade as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York and as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey in Newark.
He says that growing up as a visible religious minority has given him a sense of what injustice and disenfranchisement do to communities — a view of America that was put in relief by the attacks of 9/11.
I had the opportunity to speak with Grewal about his upbringing, what he draws from his faith and the relationship between Sikhi and public service.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Can you tell me a little bit about your current role as attorney general and how that comports with your worldview as a Sikh?
I’ve always said that being a Sikh lines up so naturally with being a public servant. It’s exactly what our tradition teaches us to do. But it’s just not that. Being a Sikh also lines up with being a public servant who is specifically focused on the goal of ensuring justice and fairness for everyone. There are so few professions that enable you to serve the public, to ensure justice, and to ensure that everyone’s rights are fully protected.
So much of who I am and what I believe is based on how I was raised, and Sikhi played a big part in that. You want to stand up for everyone. You want to ensure that everyone has a fair shot — and there’s an element of mercy that runs through Sikhi as well.
As a county prosecutor, where I had the ability to set policy and shape the way the office prioritized cases, that belief pushed me to prioritize cases that dealt with justice. For example, I could say we’re not going to lock up people on low-level drug offenses because it doesn’t help them and doesn’t bring justice to anyone. We focused instead on helping these people and their communities.
In my current role, I’m responsible for the entire criminal justice system in New Jersey. I have the ability to set policy and directives that shape how we treat our communities and ensure justice for everyone. My work ties back to everything that I’ve learned and believed about what it means to be a Sikh — to work for justice and to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves.
Are there any particular Sikh teachings that you lean into as a source of support or guidance?
For me, it all goes back to the Guru Nanak’s radical egalitarian vision. I see that as the foundation of our religion, and I find so much inspiration in that. It’s central to who we are as a community, especially if you look at the origins of Sikhi.
I also really love the line from the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh scripture) by Bhagat Kabir, where he says, “Sura so pahichaniai jo larahi deen ke het purja purja kat marai kabhu na chaadahi khet.” (“One is called a warrior who fights for the oppressed; one who is slashed and annihilated — yet never abandons the battlefield (of justice).”
That’s been an inspirational teaching to me about what it means to commit to something. The message I take away from this for myself is to have the strength to fight injustice and to fight bigotry and to fight intolerance. Whenever I hear these lines, I feel empowered.
How else do your Sikh values and worldview figure into your work?
There are plenty, especially when it comes to ideas around public service. I always come back to the idea of seva (“selfless service”) and serving those around us. I ask myself: “Are we doing the most we can to help all of our communities?”
I’d also say there’s also more to it than just the beliefs. My work is informed by my worldview as a Sikh, and it’s also informed by my experience as a Sikh in America. You know what it’s like to be marginalized, you know what it’s like to be othered, you know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of bias and hate. And while these experiences can be difficult, they can also help teach us empathy.
So there’s the empathy we’re taught to have by our religious teachings, and then there’s also the empathy that’s produced through our experiences with oppressive policies, like racial profiling at the airport. To have experienced those sorts of oppressions, and to have felt that pain, and to now have the opportunity to help fix those issues at a broad level — that plays into a lot of what I do.
How have those experiences shaped your life and career?
The trigger for me was 9/11. At the time, I didn’t have a passion for public service, I hate to say. I was very content then. I went to a decent college, went to a decent law school, and landed a decent job at a law firm. I was just enjoying where I was.
And then a tragedy befalls this country, and I found that I didn’t have the luxury to grieve like the people around me. Immediately in that moment, I was reminded that I was the other. And this was a real point of introspection for me. I was in my mid-20s, felt like I was a part of American society — and yet people on television kept showing people who looked like me, saying we were responsible for the tragedy.
And when they showed Americans, they never showed anyone who looked like me. Especially when they showed public servants, including firefighters and police officers. For me, that was a wakeup call to do something. That’s when I really started to think about what we should be doing.
On the night of 9/11, my mom told me to just get groceries and stay in that night. She thought that would keep me safe. But honestly, that didn’t feel right. That’s not who we are as Sikhs. Our Sikhi teaches us that we stand out by design, so that we’re ready to step up in moments like this one.
It was then that I began to feel passionate about public service. I felt a desire to serve others and began thinking about what opportunities would be good for me. I also realized that public service would help show other Americans what Sikhi is all about. That’s how it all started.
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Some retired men spend their days in the garage, tinkering with a classic car or motorcycle. When graphic designer and public relations practitioner Barnard Taylor retired in 1979, he chose to tinker with a Vandercook No. 4 letterpress.
Taylor founded The Press of Appletree Alley, named for the setting of his garage-turned-print-shop, to produce beautifully printed limited editions of fine writings, poetry, prose and letters from 1981 to 2002. He collaborated with Bucknell writers, including Professor of English Jack Wheatcroft ’49 and several poets-in-residence, to create many of the press’ more than 30 titles, which were typeset and bound by hand, and frequently illustrated with linoleum-cut prints. Bertrand Library owns a complete collection of Appletree Alley limited editions, as well as a manuscript collection detailing the business of making each fine edition.
2 The Burma-Bucknell What’s that silver bowl, so shiny and intricately carved, sitting on a shelf in Special Collections/University Archives? It’s a gift from Burma to Bucknell commemorating 100 years of friendship. The bond between the nation now known as Myanmar and the University began more than 150 years ago when Baptist minister and Bucknell trustee Eugene Kincaid encouraged Maung Shaw Loo, Class of 1864, to become the first international student at what was then called the University at Lewisburg.
The silver bowl is embossed with motifs of contemplation, peace and tranquility. And its hand-carved stained teakwood stand is supported by three half-lion, half-dog “protectors” of the bowl.
Each spring the Burma-Bucknell Award is given to a community member or organization for outstanding contributions to intercultural and international understanding within the University community. Recipients are given a replica of the original bowl, which was presented to the University by the president of Burma in 1958. This year’s recipients were Professor Angèle Kingué, French & Francophone studies, and Mona Mohammed ’ 16.


Raytown South High School music programs earns high marks at State Music Festival
On April 5, the Raytown South High School band program earned high marks at the State Music Festival for Large Ensembles at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.
Raytown South High School’s symphonic band received an exemplary (I) for their performance and the concert band received a satisfactory (III) rating for their performance.
The Raytown South High School band program is under the direction of Erin Johnson.
On April 6, the Raytown South High School vocal music program earned high marks at the State Music Festival for Large Ensembles at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.
Raytown South High School’s Cardinal Chorale and combined Cardinal Chorale and concert choir both received an overall outstanding (II) rating for their performances.
The Raytown South High School combined beginning women’s choir received a satisfactory (III) rating for their performance.
The Raytown South High School vocal music program is under the direction of Gretchen Kemp.
On April 2, the Raytown South High School orchestra program earned high marks at the State Music Festival for Large Ensembles at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts.
Raytown South High School’s symphonic orchestra received an outstanding (II) rating for their performance.
The Raytown South High School orchestra program is under the direction of Brandon Ford.