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The Hygienic~ Where Art Happens

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:33:09 +0000

Business as usual at Hygienic Art, I hardly think so. This art space in the heart of downtown New London, is all about the individual expression of artists which includes film, and music.

Back in the day, I mean way back, the place was a well known diner, called “Hygienic.” A Greek family owned it and the name was taken from as you would guess a Greek word.

A.D. Calvo is Making Thrillers

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:03:22 +0000

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina but raised for most of his life in Stamford, Connecticut, Alejandro Daniel (A.D.) Calvo is making thrillers, you know the kind of film not for the faint of heart.

Calvo, who now resides in Wallingford, Connecticut, calls his genre “dark romantic fantasy” akin to a movies made by directors, Alfred Hitchcock or Tim Burton. Think along the lines of Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands.”

Paula~Mom Extraordinaire and Lifestyle Editor

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:03:19 +0000

To me Paula Modarelli Cocozza of Fairfield, Connecticut is a grownup Gidget, as in the 1960′s show starring actress Sally Field. Something was always going on in Gidget’s life, she was vibrant and fun and had oodles of positive energy, just like Paula. One thing Paula has that Gidget didn’t, a wonderful infectious laugh. You could have a terrible day and if you were around Paula, everything would seem brighter. She’s just plain fun.

Stunning Art Deco Warner Theatre

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:56:45 +0000

If you’re an Art Deco fan and you have never seen the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut, figure out a date and go see it.

This is a 1,700 seat stunner, reminds me of Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate

Wed, 12 May 2010 18:35:06 +0000

Actress Katharine Hepburn was given quite a birthday gift today, her own 44 cent U.S. Postal Stamp. Hepburn would have been 103 years old today.

The photo used on the stamp is from a publicity shot taken for her 1942 film, “Woman of The Year.”