Author’s graphic novel inspired by her childhood
Scene… A new book from Greenwich native and author/cartoonist Maria Scrivan called “Absolutely Nat” will be available on Sept. 21. The book, inspired by her childhood growing up in Greenwich and attending Central Middle School, is her third middle grade graphic novel for Scholastic. Her trilogy — “Nat Enough,” “Forget Me Nat” and “Absolutely Nat” — will also be available in a three-box set on Sept. 21. For more info on the author, go to www.mariascrivan.com.
Scene… Gov. Ned Lamont was seen having dinner with his wife, Annie Lamont, at Hinoki on Greenwich Avenue on Friday evening. They live in Greenwich.
Filming in CT… The Hallmark Channel is looking for extras for “Christmas in Harlem” which is yet another holiday movie to be filmed in Connecticut. The movie will shoot mostly on Capitol Avenue in Hartford in September. Two more upcoming productions — “A Sugar Plum Christmas” and “Royal Gossip” — will be shot in the state, too. Those interested in auditioning should go to https://hbgcasting.com.
On the big screen… The Greenwich International Film Festival is hosting a special screening of “The Disruptors,” a documentary about ADHD , on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Avon Theatre on Bedford Street in Stamford. The film looks at our approach to ADHD by examining the flip side of the trait, which ultimately offers a revelatory understanding of the diagnosis and hope for millions of kids, families and adults living with ADHD. A Q&A moderated by GIFF chairwoman Wendy Stapleton will follow with producer Nancy Armstrong and subjects Tom Scott and Tim Armstrong. Space is limited. For tickets and info, go to www.greenwichfilm.org.
Scene… The 43rd annual Norwalk Oyster Festival takes place from Friday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 12, at Veterans Memorial Park. The threeday festival will feature music performances, the Seaport Circus Spectacular with high wire acts and clowns, and food and craft vendors. The musical lineup includes Norwalk native and Hall & Oates band member Eliot Lewis; the band Steelheart; and Jimmy Kenny and the Pirates Beach Band — a tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown Band. Mike DelGuidice and his band Big Shot will celebrate the music of Billy Joel and more as the headliners on Saturday nigh. Daily admission fees are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children ages 5 to 12. For more info and to purchase tickets, go to www.seaport.org/ norwalk-oyster-festival.
Scene… The Greenwich Arts Council and It’s All in The Details are hosting a pop-up art exhibit and art sale in partnership with Claudette’s and Joe Studio Café. The event will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11,. at Claudette’s at 177 Sound Beach Ave. in Old Greenwich. The event will showcase the work of local artists Kimberly Dawnly, GAC member artist Jenn Weinstein, and international artist Antonyo Marest, represented by the GAC. A $10 per person donation to the Greenwich Arts Council is recommended. For more info, go to www.greenwich artscouncil.org.
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
And that’s all for now. Later…
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