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Stamford Downtown Signature Events.
Stamford Downtown is booming with exciting events. From June through December, whether it's a tour of our world class sculpture exhibit, music in Columbus Park, Arts & Crafts on Bedford Street, a helium balloon parade that marches through Downtown, Stamford Downtown is the place to find it all.
Free events to please the entire family ...
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Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4:30 pm, Landmark Square & Latham Park
Heights & Lights |
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Holiday Tree in Latham Park
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HEIGHTS & LIGHTS, Rappelling Santa and Holiday Tree Lighting
Presented by First County Bank and
Reckson,
A Division of SL Green Realty Corp.
Starring José Feliciano and
featuring The Broadway Kids and the
K.T. Murphy Chamber Singers
From 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus as he makes his daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of Stamford’s tallest office building, Landmark Square. Then follow Santa for an evening of holiday fun with live music and join in the annual holiday lighting ceremony.
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Street Closings for Heights & Lights Sunday, December 6, 2009
Broad Street (Greyrock Pl. to Atlantic St.) 3 pm to 6 pm
Bedford Street (Broad St. to Waltham Pl.) 5 pm to 6 pm
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Saturday, November 21, 2009. 3-6 pm
SAC Capital Advisors, LP Giant Balloon Inflation Party
Hoyt Street at Summer
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Inflation Party Entertainment
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Join us for this backstage look at the parade and watch the giant helium balloons come to life. |
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Sunday, November 22, 2009. 12 noon step-off, Parade Route: Summer to Broad to Atlantic
UBS Parade Spectacular presented by Stamford Town Center and The Advocate |
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FRENCH MARKET
June 6 through October, 2009 9 am - 2 pm
French Market
Saturdays - Bedford Street at Forest
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FRENCH MARKET
Come celebrate our farmers' market with exciting new vendors offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more! Straight from the farm and right to your home. |
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Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2009 - 11 am-6pm
Arts & Crafts on Bedford
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Alive @ Five
June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2009 - Thursday Evenings
Alive @ Five Outdoor Summer Concert Series
5:00pm, Columbus Park
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Alive @ Five on the Heineken Stage in partnership with Stamford Town Center and BevMax is produced by the Stamford Downtown Special Services District and the City of Stamford.
Additional sponsors include The Advocate, Agora Spa, Columbus Park Merchants, Crystal Rock, Fairfield County Weekly, Happyhaha Studio, Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown, Maui Wowi, 203 Media Group, Mill River Collaborative, NBC Universal Television Distribution, RBS, Simply Signs, Stamford Athletic Club, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa and 95.9 The Fox, 96.7 The Coast, Star 99.9 and WSTC/WNLK
Sponsored by Columbus Park Area Merchants: 84 Park, Black Bear Saloon, Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Café, Columbus Park Trattoria, Curley’s Diner, Fin II, Hula Hanks Island Grille & Bar, Kujaku Japanese Restaurant, Layla’s Falafel, Market, Pappas Pizza, The Palms, Tiernan’s Bar & Restaurant and Twenty of Stamford.
NEW FOOD COURT featuring cuisine from: BUtterfield 8, Carvel Ice Cream, EOS Greek Cuisine, Maui Wowi Hawaaian, Rack ‘N’ Roll, Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza and Sundance Café & Bakery.
Click here to view Sponsorship Video
Click here to visit
Stamford Downtown's Blog Site
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*NBC Universal Television Distribution
The Maury Show
The Jerry Springer Show
The Steve Wilkos Show
 Click here to download the complete
2009 Alive @ Five Brochure
Click here to download 2009 Alive @ Five Poster
Alive @ Five, New Rules for 2009!
You must be 21 and older to get into the concert area after 6:30 pm. Photo I.D. is required. If you are under 21 and arrive before 6:30pm, you are welcome to stay for the entire concert. Passports require a 2nd form of Photo I.D.
$5.00 fee to attend the Alive @ Five Festival. Children aged 12 and under are free, but must enter before 6:30 pm.
Single main entrance located on Main Street just east of Clark and Lower Summer Streets with multiple entry portals.
Restricted Items: Attendees cannot enter with coolers, glass containers, alcohol, pets, dogs, video cameras or tape recorders. Backpacks and large bags are subject to police search. Please leave them at home.
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| A Grand Summer Night - August 12, 2009 |
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A Grand Summer Night Cocktail Party
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Organized by the “Friends of Stamford Downtown” this annual fund-raiser salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown. Money raised supports acquisition of permanent outdoor sculpture in the Downtown.
Ticketed event, please call 203-348-5285 for an invitation or click below. Deadline July 27, 2009
Click here for invitation
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February 23-March 22, 2009 EXTENDED to MARCH 22!
Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks |
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FRENCH MARKET HAS ENDED FOR THE SEASON.
June through October, 2008 9 am - 2 pm
French Market
Saturdays - Bedford Street at Forest
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FRENCH MARKET
Come celebrate our farmers' market with exciting new vendors offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more! Straight from the farm and right to your home. |
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August 18-September 1, 2008
Stamford Downtown Summer Restaurant Weeks |
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June-August, 2008
Art in Public Places - ENCORE! J. Seward Johnson, A Sculpture Exhibit |
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Stamford Downtown
Presents
Art in Public Places
in partnership with
National Realty & Development Corp. & Apollo Real Estate Advisors
Sculpture & Photography Exhibit, Summer 2008
ENCORE!
J. Seward JohnsonA Sculpture Exhibit
Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both local and regional audiences.This year an extraordinary collection of 53 of J. Seward Johnson's works with its whimsical and realistic characters will grace ourdowntown. Sculptures will be chosen from three of his major series - Celebrating the Familiar, Icons Revisited and Beyond the Frame.The latter series is museum quality art which was on display in the galleries of the University of Connecticut in Stamford Downtown.
The exhibit ended August 25, 2008.
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June 19, 26, (no concert July 3) July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2008 - Thursday Evenings
Alive @ Five Outdoor Summer Concert Series
5:00pm, Columbus Park |
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Additional sponsors include Columbus Park Merchants, The Advocate/ Greenwich Time, Cacace, Tusch & Santagata, Columbus Park Merchants, Crystal Rock, Fairfield County Weekly, Frank Mercede & Sons, Happyhaha Studio, Hillton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, LovSac, Mill River Collaborative, New York Sports Clubs, Optimum, Royal Restrooms, Simply Signs, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Florist, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Stamford Sports & Spine, State Farm Insurance-George Boyce, The Switch, Uconn Stamford, Woodloch Pines and 95.9 The Fox, 96.7 The Coast, Star 99.9 and WSTC/WNLK radio stations.
Click here to view Sponsorship Video
Click here to visit
Stamford Downtown's Blog Site
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COOLERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CONCERT AREA. PLEASE LEAVE COOLERS AT HOME.
Cllick here to download Summer Brochure
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Pops in the Park - Columbus Park
Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30, 2008, 6:30pm |
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
STAMFORD KIC IT TRIATHLON
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STAMFORD KIC IT TRIATHLON
Olympic distance triathlon to benefit
Kids in Crisis in partnership with Stamford Downtown Special Services District
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 am
.9 Mile Swim 40K Bike 10K Run
Visit Event Website
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Eckart Preu Barbara Cook Bowzer
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Pops in the Park on the Heineken Stage
presented by Seaboard Properties, Inc. and HSBC
July 16: Stamford Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eckart Preu
July 23: Barbara Cook
July 30: Bowzer's Rock 'n' Roll Party
Car Show -To Benefit FOOD BANK OF
LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY
1940 to 1960 Stock or Modified Era Cars Only Please bring a donation of canned food for Food Bank of Lower Fairfied County Contact: Jim Ferrara 329-8271or Pete Cavanna 324-4783
Also Sponsored by Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Agora Spa, Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, Shock Electric, The Advocate, 95.9 The Fox, 96.7 The Coast, WSTC/WNLK, Fairfield County Weekly, Event Management Inc., Simply Signs, Happyhaha Studio Photography
Click Here for Pops in the Park Poster
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| A Grand Summer Night - August 13, 2008 |
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A Grand Summer Night Cocktail Party
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Organized by the “Friends of Stamford Downtown” this annual fund-raiser salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown. Money raised supports acquisition of permanent outdoor sculpture in the Downtown.
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September 13 & 14, 2008 - Saturday 12 pm-9pm & Sunday 12 pm-6pm
Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford |
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Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford
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Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford on the Heineken Stage is back for it's fourth year in Stamford Downtown. Shop at 85 craft and artisan boutiques on Bedford Street, which will be closed to traffic for the weekend. Dine in our extended sidewalk cafes while you listen to an amazing Blues Lineup.
Saturday, September 13 - Blues
2:00 Doug Wahlberg Band
3:30 Chris Berardo & The DesBerardos
5:00 The Lustre Kings
6:30 The Levon Helm Band
Sunday, Sept. 14 With a Touch of Jazz
Presented by J.P. Morgan Chase
1:00 T.B.D.
1:30 Ralph Lalama Quartet
3:30 The Galvanized Jazz Band
Don't miss the Imagination Station with Stamford Museum & Nature Center featuring "hands on" activities for kids on Forest Street!
Click here for Arts, Crafts & Blues Poster
Click here for Map of Craft Booths
2008 Crafter Application
Sponsored by Heineken, Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Agora Spa, Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, Shock Electric, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Crystal Rock, The Advocate, 95.9 The Fox, 96.7 The Coast, WSTC/WNLK, Fairfield County Weekly, Event Management Inc., Simply Signs, Happyhaha Studio Photography
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Sunday, November 18, 2007. 12 noon step-off, Summer & Hoyt Streets
UBS Parade Spectacular - presented by The Advocate & Stamford Town Center |
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Elmo at the UBS Parade Spectacular
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One of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, featuring everyone’s favorite giant balloon characters, award winning marching bands and fabulous floats. Fun for the whole family.
Click here to enter 2007 Parade Minisite!
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Saturday, November 22, 2008. 3-6 pm
SAC Capital Advisors Giant Balloon Inflation Party
Hoyt Street at Summer
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Inflation Party Entertainment
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Join us for this backstage look at the parade and watch the giant helium balloons come to life. |
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Sunday, December 7, 2008. 4:30 pm, Landmark Square
Heights & Lights |
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Holiday Tree in Latham Park
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HEIGHTS & LIGHTS, Rappelling Santa and Holiday Tree Lighting
Presented by First County Bank and
Reckson,
A Division of SL Green Realty Corp.
From 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus as he makes his daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of Stamford’s tallest building, Landmark Square. Then follow Santa for an evening of holiday fun with live music and join in the annual holiday lighting ceremony.
Click here for Heights & Lights Flyer
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Sunday, February 24, 2008, 5:30 pm
Avon Theatre Pre-Oscars Gala |
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Please Join the Avon Theatre for our inaugural gala
The Avon. The Red Carpet. You.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Avon Theatre Film Center,
272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT
5:30PM - RED CARPET ARRIVALS
Glamorous Hollywood Black Tie
Valet Parking at Red Carpet Entrance
Scrumptious Hors d'oeuvres and Cocktails
Arrive Photo Ready!
7:00PM - LIVE PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies
Tom Bergeron Host of "Dancing With the Stars"
8:30PM - ACADEMY AWARDS TELECAST
Telecast of the 80th Annual Academy Awards direct from HOLLYWOOD on the Avon's Big Screen!
To receive a gala invitation or to order tickets over the phone, please call Louisa Greene, Director of Development and Marketing, at 203-661-0321.
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