Actor Eddie Redmayne hits Greenwich Avenue
Scene… Actor Eddie Redmayne was seen strolling along Greenwich Avenue last Monday. Redmayne is in Stamford these days filming the true crime Netflix movie “The Good Nurse,” with actress Jessica Chastain.
Out there… The National Walk to End Epilepsy takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 16, at Cove Island Park in Stamford. It will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut and its vital programs, services and advocacy for the 36,000 individuals living with epilepsy in the state. For more information, visit www.epilepsyct.com/walk/.
On display… The Greenwich Arts Council kicked off its Art to the Avenue annual exhibition on Thursday with live music by 9 of Hearts on the front lawn of the GAC. The displays of artwork for sale at participating retailers will run through May 31. The public can enjoy the art displayed in stores as well as the celebration exhibit at the Bendheim Gallery, which can be viewed by appointment at the GAC at 299 Greenwich Ave. The exhibition is also available virtually.
For info, go to .greenwichartscouncil.org, and to schedule an appointment, send an email to info@greenwicharts.org.
Out there… The Stamford Downtown Special Services District is offering outdoor fitness programs beginning May 10 and running through Aug. 29.
The wide array of classes will take place in Latham Park on Bedford Street, led by area fitness establishments, including Afro Rhythm and Beats, Chelsea Piers CT, J.Luppino Fitness & Co., Stamford Family YMCA and Bollyfitness with NEHA. Cycle with Life Cycle will be held in the Bedford Street Piazza behind the Life Cycle studio. Classes are on a firstcome, first-served basis. Participants must sign a waiver; arrive a few minutes early to sign up. Bring your own mat for yoga classes. For the schedule and more information, visit stamford-downtown. com/events/outdoorfitness-classes.
Out there… The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its eighth annual Celebrating Hope virtual benefit at 8 p.m. Saturday, May15. Major League Baseball all-star Mark Teixeira will serve as master of ceremonies, with special guest actress Ashley Williams,a Rye, N.Y., native. The event will honor Richard “Dick” Helstein with the Courage & Hope Award and offer stories from volunteers and families who inspire hope in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. For info and to register, visit celebratinghope.givesmart. com.
Out there… Dutch accessory and handbag designer Antonia Raimbault, who has relocated her showroom and beach-chic brand Le Frou Frou Couture to Greenwich from Miami will hold a debut from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9, at her new location at 23 Benedict Place above The Color Cafe. Raimbault’s line includes hats, scarfs, bohemian apparel, caftans, semiprecious jewelry, handbags and accessories available for retail and wholesale by appointment. Two of Le Frou Frou Couture’s most popular handbags were featured at last week’s Old Bags Luncheon benefiting Domestic Abuse Services at the YWCA Greenwich. A percentage of the proceeds from the event this weekend will be donated to the Breast Cancer Alliance.
For info, go to lefroufroucouture.com.
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still she will cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”
— Washington Irving Happy Mother’s Day … And that’s all for now.