Dalios help historical society make history
Scene… Over 230 people attended the Greenwich Historical Society’s benefit at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio with the History in the Making Award for their exemplary philanthropic work. Indra Nooyi, previous honoree and former chair and CEO of PepsiCo, presented the award virtually along with Haley Rockwell Elmlinger, the historical society’s co-chair. The award features a thumbprint collage created by students at New Lebanon School. The evening including a Q&A interview with the Dalios conducted by historian David Rubenstein on their approach to philanthropy. The Dalios emphasized the importance of supporting education by forging partnerships with teachers in disadvantaged districts. The History in the Making Award was established in 2003 to recognize individuals who are the history makers of our own time. Former awardees include Derek Boothby, Thomas Foley, Curt Welling, Marie and Charlene Von Saher, and Lewis Lehrman. It was the largest single fundraising event in the historical society’s history. For more info, go to www.greenwichhistory.org.
Scene… Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West was seen visiting Grace Farms, the humanitarian and cultural center in New Canaan, on Oct. 8 with social media personality Chris Smoove from the “How Much Does Your Fit Cost” videos. West and his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim Kardashian West share four children together, and he was in the area to support her appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”
Scene… Filming for a new Disney movie is taking place in Connecticut. Scenes from the basketball movie “Chang Can Dunk” starring Chase Liefeld (from “Honor Student” and “Sunnyside Up”) and Bloom Li (of Awesomeness TV’s “My Dead Ex” and Hulu’s “Into the Dark”) will be filmed in Stamford and Stratford this month.
Out there… Bedford Playhouse in Bedford, N.Y., is hosting its annual gala called “Splendor in the Grass: Hollywood on the Green,” from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The evening of Hollywood glamour honoring John and Violaine Bernbach, will feature cocktails, dinner and dancing on the Bedford Village Green. For more info and tickets, go to bedfordplayhouse.org/ gala/ or call 914-273-1674.
Scene… Former “Real Housewives” star and Bond girl Denise Richards and actor Patrick Muldoon (from “Days Of Our Lives”) were seen filming the upcoming comedy “The Junkyard Dogs” in Cromwell last weekend.
Out there… The YWCA Greenwich’s Candlelight Vigil celebrating survivors and honoring victims of domestic abuse takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at 259 E. Putnam Ave. For more info and to register go to www.ywcagreenwich.org or call 203-869-6501.
Out there… The First Congregational Church of Greenwich on Sound Beach Avenue will host its “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
Parents and children from throughout the community are invited to collect candy from the decorated car trunks of friends and neighbors in a fun, safe outdoor environment. The event will feature food trucks, lots of candy and decorated cars in the church parking lot, which will be closed off to traffic. Admission is $10 per family. For more info, go to www.fccog.org.
Out there… Popular ‘80s bandAir Supply is performing
at the Palace Theater in Stamford at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. For tickets ($50 to $179), go to www.palacestamford.org or call 203-325-4466.
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