Political consultant Dick Morris eats in Greenwich
Comic Mike Epps performs in Stamford
SUSIE COSTAREGNI
Scene…Dick Morris ,a veteran political consultant who advised Bill Clinton for years, was seen having dinner with Cos Cob resident Gary Cella of Call Gold Coast Security at The Milbrook Club in Greenwich last month. Morris is the author of multiple books, including “The Return: Trump’s Big 2024 Comeback.”
Out there…The Greenwich Historical Society will feature an illustrated lecture with renown curator Mel Buchanan, RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The lecture will detail the career of ceramic artist and educator Katherine Choy, cofounder of Clay Art Center in Port Chester, N.Y., highlighting her years spent in New Orleans leading ceramics at Newcomb College and connecting with the city’s artistic vanguard. Choy’s life and the legacy are the topic of the exhibition “Radical Pots & Cooperative Hands: Katherine Choy and Clay Art Center,” on view at the Greenwich Historical Society through Feb. 4. For more information and to register, visit greenwichhistory.org/event/lecturechoy-potter-1950s.
Scene…Neurologist Dr. Kunal Desai and internal medicine resident Dr. Nikhita Shrimanker will discuss Stroke Awareness on Jan. 22, 5 to 6;30 p.m. in the Noble Auditorium at Greenwich Hospital. The discussion will cover who is at risk for stroke, its signs and how to minimize risk, and the importance of immediate action and treatment options. To register call 888-305-9253.
there…Westport Country Playhouse is presenting “Voices for Volunteers of Fairfield County — An Appreciation Performance” celebrating community volunteers with a concert by musical theater talents. The event, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, is led by master of ceremonies and Stamford resident and comedian Chris O’Neil. Weston resident Ben Frimmer is the producer and director for the event, and a member of the Playhouse board of trustees. Headlining “Voices for Volunteers” is Tony Award-winning actress Cady Huffman, along with Westport native and Broadway actor Adam Kaplan. Other Westport talents are Mia Gentile, Jacob Heimer and Remy Laifer. Fairfield natives Natalie Steele, Jeff Gurner and Nili Bassman will perform as well.
Also on the bill are Norwalk’s multi-awardwinning composer David Friedman, who has written songs for Disney, Diana Ross and more, and Ridgefield resident Juliet Lambert Pratt. Ari Axelrod, cabaret star, will return to the Playhouse after appearing at the theater last May in a nearly soldout performance of “A
Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway.”
Local Cantors Julia Cadrain and Becky Mann of Westport’s Temple Israel and Micah Morgovsky of Stamford’s Temple Sinai will also take the stage. For tickets ($50) go to westportplayhouse.org/ show/voices-for-volunteers/
Out there… Play With Your Food 2024 takes place at Greenwich Arts
Council Recital Hall on Thursday 18 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The lunchtime show series features a boxed lunch from local restaurants, witty plays read by professional actors, followed by discussions with the cast and artistic director. There will also be performances Tuesday at MOCA Westport and Wednesday at Pequot Library Southport. Tickets are $65 each or $240 for a four-month subscription. A complete schedule and tickets are available at JIBProductions.org or call the box office at 203-293-8729.
Out there… The Palace Theatre in Stamford is featuring an evening with comedic actor Mike Epps on Friday at 8 p.m. Epps has appeared in several feature films including “Bait” with Jamie Foxx, “The Honeymooners,” and “The Hangover” as well as HBO’s “The Sopranos.”
For tickets ($85 — $125), go to www.palacetheater.org.