AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ridgefield Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:45:57 -0600 The Ridgefield Playhouse has received a $15,000 grant funded in part by the Arts Jobs program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-ridgefield-playhouse-receives-15-000-grant-from-new-england-foundation-for-the-arts-235309 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-ridgefield-playhouse-receives-15-000-grant-from-new-england-foundation-for-the-arts-235309 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Ridgefield Playhouse has received a $10,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation in support of the Playhouse's "Arts for... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-ridgefield-playhouse-receives-10-000-grant-from-fairfield-county-community-foundation-235331 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-ridgefield-playhouse-receives-10-000-grant-from-fairfield-county-community-foundation-235331 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The topic of this program will be the Fed's recent activities, their effects on the economy and proposed legislation to audit the Fed. We encourage... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gene-epstein-on-the-federal-reserve-system-234209 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gene-epstein-on-the-federal-reserve-system-234209 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Arrival: The Ultimate Abba Tribute Band is just one of the shows that would make a great holiday gift for the person who loves to have fun! Story:... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gift-giving-ideas-234129 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gift-giving-ideas-234129 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society, as part of its Documentary Film Series, will present the civil rights documentary "Neshoba,"... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/ridgefield-playhouse-s-film-society-presents-neshoba-with-q-and-a-by-producers-and-directors-233662 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/ridgefield-playhouse-s-film-society-presents-neshoba-with-q-and-a-by-producers-and-directors-233662 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Cast of Beatlemania recreates the sights and sounds of the Beatles so faithfully; you'll swear you were listening to John, Paul, George and... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-cast-of-beatlemania-233379 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-cast-of-beatlemania-233379 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 It's been almost 35 years since bluesy hard rock supergroup West, Bruce & Laing has performed together, but the trio's music will ring out again,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/historic-trio-west-bruce-junior-and-laing-to-reuinte-at-ridgefield-playhouse-233382 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/historic-trio-west-bruce-junior-and-laing-to-reuinte-at-ridgefield-playhouse-233382 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 One of the major Southern rock bands of the '70s, the Marshall Tucker Band, will rock the Ridgefield Playhouse. Best known for their million-selling... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-marshall-tucker-band-rocks-ridgefield-playhouse-233387 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-marshall-tucker-band-rocks-ridgefield-playhouse-233387 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Get out your spandex! ARRIVAL: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Band will bring the hits "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "Take a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/arrival-the-ultimate-abba-tribute-band-233400 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/arrival-the-ultimate-abba-tribute-band-233400 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, a canine comedy troupe, are back in an annual sell-out family event at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Each of his 15... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/johnny-peers-and-the-muttville-comix-at-ridgefield-playhouse-233404 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/johnny-peers-and-the-muttville-comix-at-ridgefield-playhouse-233404 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman, who is both a founding member of one of the biggest and most important American bands of all time, the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gregg-allman-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-233410 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gregg-allman-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-233410 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Veterans Memorial Garden, is the title of an exhibit of painting by Noelle Carr that will be on display at the Ridgefield Library from November 3... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/exhibit-a-veteran-s-garden-paintings-by-noelle-carr-229518 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/exhibit-a-veteran-s-garden-paintings-by-noelle-carr-229518 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Do your grandchildren want to talk to you on Facebook? Do they want to Tweet you? Do your children want to share family photos and videos with you?... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/social-networking-for-seniors-229523 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/social-networking-for-seniors-229523 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ted Victoria is well known for haunting works that use projected light to create animated illusions of reality. Referencing the early history of... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/ted-victoria-infestation-main-street-sculpture-project-229568 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/ted-victoria-infestation-main-street-sculpture-project-229568 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although his paintings are seemingly unproblematic, simple and innocent, upon closer examination the works of British artist Gerard Hemsworth... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gerard-hemsworth-hidden-agend-229565 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/gerard-hemsworth-hidden-agend-229565 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ten women with a point of view-nine artists and The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s new curator, Mónica Ramírez - Montagut-opened the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/pretty-tough-contemporary-storytelling-229560 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/pretty-tough-contemporary-storytelling-229560 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In the last ten years, the artist has completed fifty large-scale abstract outdoor installation artworks, one hundred table pieces, and numerous... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/edward-tufte-seeing-around-229553 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/edward-tufte-seeing-around-229553 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Organized by Aldrich curators Richard Klein and Mónica Ramíre–Montagut, with the advice of musician, artist, and bicycle advocate David Byrne,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/bike-rides-the-exhibition-229555 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/bike-rides-the-exhibition-229555 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The $8,000 1st time buyers tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010.  Also, an additional credit for anyone who has lived in their home... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/great-news-232491 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/great-news-232491 Real Estate Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Rated for thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking Paul Schneider, Abbie Cornish - 119 min. London 1818: a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/bright-star-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-232025 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/bright-star-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-232025 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 If you’re looking for the perfect holiday show that the entire family can enjoy, The Moscow Boys Choir fits the bill at the Ridgefield... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-moscow-boys-choir-with-holiday-songs-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-231718 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/the-moscow-boys-choir-with-holiday-songs-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-231718 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 One of country's hottest up and coming stars and Grande Ole Opry singer Craig Morgan will bring his country music to The Ridgefield Playhouse. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/craig-morgan-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-231822 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/craig-morgan-at-the-ridgefield-playhouse-231822 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although the electric industry in Connecticut has been deregulated for over 10 years the movement of consumers to alternate electric generation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 Business and Professional Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Godspell Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak, directed by Rick Hodder, produced and choreographed by Craig David... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/godspell-opens-holiday-season-at-theater-barn-231063 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ridgefield/news/godspell-opens-holiday-season-at-theater-barn-231063 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600