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How Talking Sidewalks Can Teach You the History of Ridgefield, CT
December 1st, 2009 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Keep Your Kids Busy, Local Events
Imagine strolling down Main Street and learning all the local history along the way. With Ridgefield’s Museum in the Streets, it’s as if the sidewalks are telling you the storied past of each historical building, landmark and monument in town. As part of Ridgefield’s 300th Anniversary celebration, the Museum in the Streets program has been installed all along the downtown sidewalks for all to enjoy.
Residents, visitors, day-trippers and school kids have been enjoying the displays that arrived last month. Numbering over 30 in all, these markers offer a glimpse into Ridgefield’s first 300 years. They are full of old pictures, stories and facts that have led to the present-day New England town as we know it.
You’ll find “Museum Markers” at Ballard Park, Town Hall, The Library and more that provide pedestrians with colorful descriptions of “what happened here”. It’s also a great way to spend time together with your kids.
Walk through town and look for the markers. Take a little extra time to enjoy Ridgefield’s Museum in the Streets.
The Museum in the Streets heritage discovery trails can also be found in these US and French towns.
Related Posts on Real Estate Chocolate:
- Where To Go For Arts & Culture Around Ridgefield, Wilton & Redding CT
- Ridgefield Connecticut Quiz Bowl – 20th Century History Test
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Art Walk – Another Awesome Ridgefield 300th Event You Can’t Miss
August 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield
The streets of Ridgefield come alive with home grown art this Saturday night August 16. Local Ridgefield artists will transform Main Street stores into art galleries as the Ridgefield 300th Anniversary Celebration hosts the first-ever Art Walk Ridgefield.
Several of our Ridgefield friends including Jean Linville and Noelle Carr are participating artists and our Keller Williams office is hosting some of their work.
This unique event will kick off in Ballard Park at 5:30 p.m. with a lively talk about “300 Years of Art in Ridgefield,” and maps will be provided showing participating Art Walk businesses. Children’s artwork will be displayed in Deborah Ann’s Chocolates and the Orange Elephant.
Check out the Ridgefield 300th website for information on this great event as well as all the other special events throughout the year.
See these other posts on Real Estate Chocolate:
- How Talking Sidewalks Can Teach You the History of Ridgefield, CT
- Local Ridgefield Artist Shows at Norwalk’s Chocopologie!
- Where To Go For Arts & Culture Around Ridgefield, Wilton & Redding CT
- What You Need to Know About Ridgefield’s 300th Birthday Celebration
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Woofs Wines and Felines: Be There or Be Square!
June 6th, 2008 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Redding, Ridgefield, Wilton
Don’t forget that tomorrow is ROAR’s annual fun-fest under the big tent across from CellarXV, Woofs Wines and Felines. We’ll all be enjoying spectacular wines from around the world, delicious food and great music… all in support of ROAR (that’s the Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) and their terrific programs that serve so many of us in Ridgefield and throughout the region.
Tickets are available all day today at CellarXV Wine Market on Danbury Road in Ridgefield (203) 894-8690) or on the ROAR website and will be available at the door. Admission is just $45 purchased in advance or $55 on the day of the event.
When Monica and Jane approached us to get involved in ROAR, Brad and I were excited to find out more. It amazed us to learn that ROAR help’s to recsue >500 dogs and cats each year and then places these animals in loving homes. The Kimmelman-GutmanGroup is proud to support the ROAR mission and to ” headline sponsor” this wonderful event. We’re looking forward to getting more involved and continuing our support for ROAR well into the future.
Join us at Woofs Wines and Felines: sign up for our blog and pick up a special free gift. See you tomorrow!
Related Posts:
- How to Savor Fine Wines and Save Animals in Ridgefield, CT
- Local Ridgefield Artist Shows at Norwalk’s Chocopologie!
- Now You Can Have Local Organic Food and Live Healthier in Ridgefield
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Local Ridgefield Artist Shows at Norwalk’s Chocopologie!
May 25th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield
In keeping with our chocolate theme and our love of arts, culture and great foods, here’s a show you should not miss! One of
my Rainbow Lake neighbors, Noelle Carr, is a fine artist and will be the featured artist at Gallery Chocopologie from May 19 through July as part of a summer show. Chocopologie is a cafe, gallery and retail store opertated by world-renowned Knipschildt Chocolatier in historic South Norwalk, Connecticut. The mix of fine chocolate and fine art makes for an intoxicating environment to stimulate the senses on a multitude of levels.
Ridgefielder Noelle Carr paints contemporary botanical portraits that celebrate flowers on a cellular level. Each painting focuses on the beauty and splendor of each singular flower variety she chooses to paint. Through her use of color, paint texture, and technique, Ms. Carr brings life to the canvas through her subjects and her work is intended to convey the meaning and significance flowers play in all aspects of our lives from jubilation to grief.
Chocopologie is located at 12 South Main Street, Norwalk CT 06854. For more information on the artist, this show and for gallery hours go to: www.NoelleCarr.com
We hope to see you there!
Must Read:
- Where To Go For Arts & Culture Around Ridgefield, Wilton & Redding CT
- The Raw Deal! Top 5 Sushi Restaurants around Ridgefield, Redding & Wilton, CT
- How to Savor Fine Wines and Save Animals in Ridgefield, CT
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How to Savor Fine Wines and Save Animals in Ridgefield, CT
May 12th, 2008 categories: Cultural Resources, Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Recreation & Sports, Ridgefield
Rob and I are very proud announce that we will be the exclusive real estate sponsors for ROAR’s (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) 6th Annual Woofs Wines & Felines event on June 7, 2008. This exciting and fun wine tasting extravaganza is one of Ridgefield’s most successful fund raising events. It’s held every year under a big tent in the grassy field across from Cellar XV Wine Market.
Enjoy music from “The Loft“, while sampling more than 60 wines from around the world and delicious gourmet food provided by Bailey’s Backyard, Bernard’s, Gail’s on the Common, Piccolo Pizza & Toozy Patza, Southwest Cafe, Wild Baby Greens Catering, Whistle Stop Bakery, Ridgefield Organic Market and Ridgefield Prime
All proceeds from Woofs, Wines and Felines go to ROAR to help hundreds or dogs and cats find much needed homes every year. You can even buy raffle tickets to win a trip to California Wine Country, a 30 Bottle Wine Cellar or a Richard Budman original painting!
We’ve had a great time at Woofs, Wines & Felines in years past, and this year promises to be the best one yet. Please stop by our table to say “Cheers!” and to pick up some treats for you and your pets.
Please purchase your tickets in advance TODAY! Click Here To Buy Tickets (They are more expensive at the door.) or make a Donation .
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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The Phoenix Rises on Main Street, Ridgefield
March 7th, 2008 categories: Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
Ridgefield’s picturesque Main Street is the envy of most every Connecticut town. Folks come from all over to enjoy our shops, sidewalks and hospitality.
That’s why Ridgefielders were so shocked in May of 2005 to learn that one of our most beloved Main Street buildings burned to the ground. (This blog provides some insight into the loss) Luckily the horrible fire only claimed property and spared all those sleeping in the a four apartments above Bissells Pharmacy and Gail’s Station House restaurant.
Although those beloved businesses successfully relocated, the void on Main Street has been an ongoing reminder of that painful night. After waiting nearly 3 years, we are all grateful that the “phoenix is rising”. The rebuilding has begun and sometime this fall, Ridgefield’s famous Main Street will be back intact. The developer will maintains that the new structure, using modern building techniques, will maintain a similar look and feel as the original.
The Main Street Fire in Ridgefield, CT
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6 Reasons Why Ridgefield Will be Better in 2008
January 26th, 2008 categories: Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
There’s a lot of good stuff going on in 2008! Ridgefield’s First Selectman Rudy Marconi delivered his State of the Town Address this week to an enthusiastic crowd. Standing before the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Community Center, Rudy made it clear that the town will continue to thrive in 2008. Highlights of his address include::
- The Police Station addition project will start as scheduled.
- Main Street traffic issues will be addressed by the State of Connecticut with construction crews working at night to minimize disruptions.
- The State will also provide funds for a major renovation to Yanity Gym and relocation of the softball field to Route 7.
- A state grant will be used to lengthen the sidewalk and plant trees on Route 35 near Copps Hill
- Redevelopment of the Schlumberger property is a major priority
- Recycling and Clean Energy initiatives will continue to be a priority
He summed things up “the town looks great, and it should continue to be great in 2008”. We’ll be celebrating our 300th anniversary with eight months of festivities planned.
See The Ridgefield Press for more information.
Related Must Read:
What You Need to Know About Ridgefield’s 300th Birthday Celebration
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Ridgefield, CT Gets A New Eco-Friendly Bed & Breakfast: green ROCKS
January 23rd, 2008 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Green Living, Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
How green ROCKS Inn, a B&B was Born…
This is a story about how creativity and thinking out of the box can change lives and enhance an entire town.
We had a listing in Ridgefield that is quite amazing! It is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4500 sq. ft. home, built at the end of 2004. The house sits on nearly two serene acres abutting many acres of Ridgefield Open Space.
We put the house on the market at the beginning of 2006 and thought it would sell rather quickly. After all, it was brand new, luxury construction on spectacular property convenient to everything! We did everything imaginable to get this house sold, including holding an estate sale at the property to draw buyers. The main reason the house failed to sell was that it is on Rt. 35 (Danbury Rd.) in Ridgefield, a main road, somewhat close to a gas station. It finally became apparent that, unless they dropped the price below their comfort level, it was not going to happen in the current market. I thought, and thought about our dilemma, and finally came up with a possible solution.
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6 Reasons Why Your Dog Needs to Live in Ridgefield, NOW!
December 30th, 2007 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
If Bailey (or Jenny or Titan, …) could talk, without a doubt, he’d be saying “let’s move to Ridgefield, CT!” When checking out places to live, people always ask me about the amenities: schools/daycare, activities, recreation… you know, “what to do”. Hey guess what, dogs do the same thing… they need the 4-1-1 like everyone else! Well, all your canine’s fantasies come true in Ridgefield and here’s what we’ve got for him:
1) The Bark Park:
Where he can “hang with the gang”. A place just for dogs to run and play (w/o leashes) and to be the social animals they are. Taking your pup to the Bark Park is a great way to socialize with other dogsin the pack.
2) Ridgefield Activities and Recreation:
The local dogs go bonkers for the annual Canine Carnival where he can show off all his tricks, win competitions and look pretty for the crowd. Also, Ridgefield’s annual Bernese Mountain Dog Parade brings “Berners” from all over the Northeast to stroll down Main Street… what a sight! There’s also thousands of acres of forests and woods to walk, run and explore: Pierrepont State Part, Bennetts Pond, Hemlock Hills and swimming in Lake Windwing!
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