Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Good morning, Norwalk.
JD Sports will open its new store on Saturday at Connecticut Post Mall in Milford while Pandora jewelry is set to debut this summer – there is no update on P.F.
Chang’s plans for the mall.
For over 90 years the Veterans Memorial Committee organized veteran events without official recognition but now a billing dispute is spurring a push to merge it with another group into a chartered commission.
City officials are reviewing the matter and will meet with veteran leaders soon.
Norwalk Fair Housing Officer Zabrina Román stated on Monday that the office saw its busiest intake month in April with 33 cases — above the average of 17.
She is working to streamline processes with a new online form and plans to expand help as intakes rise.
Connecticut health officials are monitoring an Ebola outbreak in Congo, where over 500 suspected cases and 134 deaths have been reported (the state lab is ready to test for the virus and protocols are in place), and they say the risk to residents remains low.
Trinity Health of New England expanded its whole blood program at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury in February.
The program uses military training to simplify emergency care and now supplies local ambulances to help reduce fatal injuries in New Haven County.
Kathie Lee Gifford's Greenwich villa (Cedar Cliff) is on the market for $100 million and is the priciest home in Connecticut.
The upgraded estate, purchased in 1994, features eight bedrooms with water views and luxury amenities and is represented by Sotheby's International Realty.
Tarris Reed raised his draft stock at the Draft Combine and NCAA Tournament, and mock drafts now project him as a possible first-round pick — the NBA draft will take place June 23-24 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
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.
100 Demons Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets start at $125 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of 100 Demons in Norwalk.
Hope in Motion Walk
10 a.m. — Mill River Park — Registration required — Celebrate 30 years of resilience and support those impacted by cancer during this community fundraising event.
Much Ado About Nothing
7:30 p.m. — Pinkney Park — $25 adults, $5 children — Experience Shakespeare’s comedy of love and wit under the stars in a beloved outdoor setting.
Cielo Gris in Concert
8:00 p.m. — Bambu Night Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cielo Gris live in Norwalk.
The Wood Brothers Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of soulful tunes from The Wood Brothers.
Poetry For Your Palate
6-9 p.m. — La Zingara Restaurant — Admission varies — Enjoy a delightful fusion of culinary treats and poetry that celebrates connection and community.
Fer Martinez and His Friends from Olancho
9:00 p.m. — La Bonita — Pre-sale $60 — Experience an exciting night with Fer Martinez y Sus Cuates de Olancho in a vibrant venue.
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