Fashion designer Withley Verdiner swings by Greenwich, musician Crispin Cioe in Fairfield
Scene… Tony’s at the J House hosted a fashion show in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 14. “Women Empower Hour” hosted by fashion designer and celebrity stylist Withley Verdiner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Michelle Zumbo featured an evening of social networking, great food, a DJ and giveaways and a fashion show by designer Alonso Maximo.
Out there… The Greenwich Town Party has announced the performers for this year's event slated for May 27 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. This year’s Town Party will host the "Preservation Hall Super Jam," a collaboration of the best of New Orleans music featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wyclef Jean, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Ivan Neville, Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, George Porter, Jr., Eric Krasno, Raymond Weber, Tony Hall, Celisse, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, The Revivalists, Mavis Staples and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The ticket lottery for the event is now open and will run through April 7. Lottery winners will be randomly chosen and notified the week of April 10. All lottery entries submitted will be verified for Greenwich residency or employment. Neighbor and sponsor ticket levels are also available for purchase. For more info and tickets. go to www.greenwichtownparty.org.
Scene… Musician Crispin Cioe performed to a packed house at the Horseshoe Cafe in Southport on March 13 with fellow musicians Bill Nollman, Ed Wright and Barry Urich. Cioe, a renowned saxophonist, music director, bandleader and composer has played with the likes of James Brown, Darlene Love, Solomon Burke, the Rolling Stones and Usher.
Out there… SPLURGE on Lewis Street in Greenwich is hosting its 16th annual Easter Basket Drive to support Kids in Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Owner Sonia Sotire
hopes to collect 300 filled Easter baskets to distribute to the organizations on April 5. Baskets may also be delivered to Freccia Brothers at 246 West Putnam Ave. and the Law Office of Gill Ingraham at 115 Mason St. who have joined SPLURGE in this mission. For more info, call 203-8697600 or go to www.splurgegifts.com.
Scene… Actor and Bedford Corners, N.Y. resident Billy Baldwin, known for "Flatliners" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and actor Jeremy Sisto, known for HBO’s “Six Feet Under” and NBC’s “Law & Order,” were seen having dinner at TRUCK in Bedford, N.Y. on March 11.
Out there… Sophia’s at 428 East Putnam Ave. in Cos Cob is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a champagne shopping party on March 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. offering shoppers a 15 percent discount off of their purchase. All are welcome.
Scene… Actor and former Rockland County resident Bill Murray was seen at the UConn Huskies men's basketball game against Iona University at the MVP Arena in Albany. Murray’s son Luke is assistant basketball coach for the team. He was also spotted in Las Vegas when the Huskies defeated Arkansas.
Out there… Greenwich Restaurant Week 2023 takes place March 27 through April 2. An opening night party will take place at the J House in Riverside on March 28, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring over 40 restaurants and bars with bites from local restaurants
from top chefs and cocktail tastings. Tickets – $100 in advance, $125 at the door – are on sale now. For Restaurant Week 2023, participating restaurants including Bianca Restaurant and Bar, Bistro V, Elm Street Oyster House, Grigg Street Pizza, Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, Hinoki Greenwich, La Taqueria, Little Pub, Meli-Melo Creperie, Miku Sushi Bar and Restaurant, OG Social Club, and Tony’s at The J House, will offer price fix menus and deals to customers. For more info and tickets to the opening night party, go to mofflylifestylemedia.com.
Out there… Samuel Owen Gallery is hosting an opening reception at its new gallery in Greenwich at 405 Greenwich Ave. on March 31, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The gallery is featuring the work of Jonathan Nimerfroh, Brooke Kelley and Charles Patrick titled “Change of Scenery.” For more info, call 203-4226500 or visit samuelowen.com.
And a special thank you to Sky Mercede of Forever Sweet Bakery in Norwalk for surprising me with a beautiful, delicious birthday cake!
“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” – Harriet Ann Jacobs
“With the coming of spring, I am calm again.” – Gustav Mahler
And that’s all for now. Later…