Good morning, Norwalk.

Connecticut malls and stores will offer extended hours on Black Friday—national retailers will open as early as 5 a.m.—and in Norwalk the SoNo Collection will operate for 12 hours, opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m.

Connecticut movie theaters showed strong attendance on November 24 when Wicked: For Good drew large crowds with sold-out shows — families, couples, and young fans filled both chain and independent cinemas.

Theater managers said the movie’s strong ticket pre-sales and festive atmosphere may boost its popularity into the holiday season.

Norwalk officials announced that the oak tree on the traffic island at Cemetery Street and East Avenue will be removed as part of an East Avenue Roadway Improvements Project to upgrade drainage over a clogged culvert — CTDOT rejected an alternative design to preserve the tree and new planting sites are planned.

Ambriola Co. recalled certain Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano cheeses sold at Big Y on November 22 due to a listeria risk — no illnesses have been reported yet.

Big Y will refund affected purchases when customers return products with proof of purchase — ensuring safety for local buyers.

After a 71-67 home loss to Arizona last week, the UConn men’s basketball team dropped from No.3 to No.5 in the AP Top 25 poll—coach Dan Hurley remains optimistic as adjustments are planned ahead of their game against Illinois on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

2025 GALA Defying Gravity

11:30 p.m. — Norwalk Concert Hall — $250 — Experience a magical evening supporting aspiring artists while raising funds for scholarships and the growth of NoCo.

Holiday Family Concert

6-8 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a festive concert featuring Grammy winner Lisa Fisher to support local youth organizations.