Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
Good morning, Norwalk.
New Fairfield filmmaker Luchina Fisher won a $150K PitchBLACK award in late April for her documentary 'Hiding in Plain Sight', which will highlight Black-queer music history (she is the first filmmaker to earn the top prize twice).
Greenwich native Christopher Abbott earned a Tony Award nomination on Tuesday for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role as Biff Loman in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, which runs at the Winter Garden Theatre until Aug.
9 + his nomination is his first nod for his stage work.
State DOT crews are repaving I-95’s center lanes between Exits 9 and 10 in Stamford and Darien overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.—drivers should plan for delays.
The work began earlier this week and may finish by Saturday if weather permits.
Connecticut lawmakers approved a change allowing smaller lobsters from other regions to be sold starting July 2027; the move aims to lower seafood prices amid declining local catches, and Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign the bill + helping restaurants offer more affordable lobster rolls.
Norwalk Inn CEO Maria DeVito says her family's donation to a church center inadvertently created a direct catering competitor and raised fairness questions in a residential zone.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the church's permit change soon & local residents await clarity.
Eateries across Connecticut are planning Mother's Day brunch and dinner specials featuring set menus such as carving stations and prix fixe selections.
Washington Prime in Norwalk will offer a buffet with lam chops and prime rib + other local restaurants are updating menus for families.
Both Yale & Fairfield women’s lacrosse teams have earned spots in the NCAA Tournament, with Yale scheduled to face Boston College at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook & Fairfield set to play Army at 6 p.m. at Johns Hopkins on Friday.
Connecticut’s Darien player Kelly Holmes is among the group.
After a tough Final Four loss to South Carolina on April 3 where she struggled with calf pain & frustration, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said star Sarah Strong will rest this summer with no extra basketball commitments so she can recover fully and prepare to lead next season.
High school girls lacrosse teams achieved key scoring milestones last week, with Norwalk's team succumbing 19-0 on Thursday.
The season builds with a Saturday showdown at Staples at noon — setting the stage for further conference contests.
Silversun Pickups Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets starting at $84 — Experience a can't-miss live performance from Silversun Pickups in Norwalk.
Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez Concert
8 PM — La Bonita — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Sonora Dinamita de Any Velazquez in an intimate setting.
The 502s Concert
7-8 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticketed event — Catch the upbeat sounds of The 502s live in Norwalk's vibrant music scene.
El Varon de La Bachata
8 PM – 2 AM — La Bonita — Tickets from $60 — Experience a night of captivating bachata music in the heart of Norwalk.
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