Archive for June, 2009

Free Family Movie at Weed Beach on Wednesday

Free Family Movie at Weed Beach on Wednesday

***RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER: JULY 15th***
After suffering indoors for most of June due to rain, the Parks & Rec and Darien Youth Commission-sponsored family movie planned for Weds night, July 1st at Weed Beach promises to be a HUGE treat for us all: it combines a sunset beach picnic, quality family time and a funny, [...]

Welcome, Real Estate Insider: Karen Brewer

Welcome, Real Estate Insider: Karen Brewer

 

Back in the old days (2005) all you had to do was plant some geraniums in the window boxes and you could expect your Darien homes to appreciate in value.  Selling a home in today’s economy, however, requires a “bang for the buck” strategy.
So, lets say you own a home here in town and are [...]

The Weed Beach Playground Is Almost Finished!

Exciting news: the greatly anticipated “Playground By The Sound” at Weed Beach is almost finished, and word is that it could be open as early as next week!  I have been planning to go down and shoot some pics to add to the site, but with all the RAIN it has not been possible … [...]

Sidewalk Sales: Darien and Beyond

Sidewalk Sales: Darien and Beyond

Okay, so the summer has gotten off to a soggy start … but let’s think sunny thoughts, like: SIDEWALK SALES!!!  Here’s the skinny on who’s having what, when:
DARIEN: July 10, 11 ** check back for the latest updates on activities and events this weekend — TONS of fun for the whole family!
Westport: July 10, [...]

No live music tonight ….

Sadly, due to rain, tonight’s live performance by Doug Allen, part of the Music’s in The Air in Downtown Darien Concert Series, has been cancelled.  Fingers crossed that next Thursday will be a dry one!

Rainy Day Ideas in Darien

Rainy Day Ideas in Darien

NNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Not aNOTHer day of rain!!!!  Since the beach is out of the question, I thought I’d gather together some ideas about alternative, indoor places to entertain the family around town, and invite you to add your suggestions if you have some.
If you haven’t already done so, check out the Darien Library calendar of [...]

Tuesday Movie Nights at Tilley Pond, Official Scoop

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AllAboutDarien.com is pleased to be the official information site for Darien’s “Star-Gazing” Nights, Movies Under The Stars at Tilley Pond Park. With a giant movie screen set up (former Manhattanites might remember movie nights at Bryant Park?) and Gofer Ice Cream and buttered popcorn on-hand, I can’t think of a cooler way to enjoy [...]

Gold Rush and Music and Tastings, Oh My!

We’re the town that never sleeps!  Well, okay, that might be pushing it just a tad … but it does seem like every time I turn around there’s something really fun to do this summer in Darien that doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg, and Thursday (tomorrow) is no exception.  Check out this [...]

Family Concert Series at Weed Beach

Family Concert Series at Weed Beach

From Tuesdays at Tilley to Wednesdays at Weed Beach and Thursdays Downtown, there is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this summer in Darien!
Save the dates for these upcoming Weds night family concerts at Weed Beach, brought to you by the Darien Youth Commission.  They start at 6pm, and cost $4 per [...]

Rock and Roll in Dowtown Darien Tonight!

Rock and Roll in Dowtown Darien Tonight!

Music will be in the air tonight as part of Darien’s Thursday night concert series: kicking it off will be Short Bus, performing a free concert from 6pm to 9pm at Grove Street Plaza, which is the little cobblestone square and fountain outside of The Melting Pot and La Gravenese Jewelers.  This band has a [...]