Darien Soundings

Dear Darien,

We had a great time at the CT Realtors Installation and Benefit Dinner with our amazing REALTOR family. Congratulations to CT Realtors 2023 President, David Gallitto, Julie Peters, CT Realtors Region 1 Vice President, Tammy Felenstein, CT Realtors 2022 President, Janine Tienken, 2022 Darien Board of Realtors of the Year, Bryan Morris, our fabulous 2022 President and our wonderful 2023 Darien Board of Realtors President, Gen Distance. You guys are amazing.

FACES

Is the family gathered for the holiday season? Reserve a session with Ben Larrabee Photography! He has a few spots available between now and the New Year. For the past 23 years, Ben Larrabee has been exploring and recording the authentic details of peoples’ lives in intimate and revealing photographic portraits. The portraits not only reflect the inner spirit of his subjects, but also the uncommon aesthetic aims of an artist. Ben is dedicated to recognizing and recording those fleeting yet memorable glimpses of life that we take for granted – family moments experienced but rarely revealed in photographs. This is what he calls Moments of Grace®.

Contact him today by visiting his website here.

PLACES

Come to the Darien Arts Center with your little one on Monday, December 19 from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. and decorate a pre-built gingerbread house to take home! There will be hot chocolate for all, and a colorful variety of candies to choose from to make your house one-of-a-kind! Enjoy a festive and creative afternoon and leave the mess to us! This event is for children ages 2 to 8 with a caregiver.

Sign up by visiting the Arts Center website here.

HIGHLIGHTS

“Clara’s Dream” an abbreviated family friendly version of the Nutcracker will be held on Sunday, December 18 at Darien High School at 2 p.m. Dancers as young as four will perform with teenage dancers in this ever-popular holiday classic with a cast of more than 70 dancers. Local families don’t have to make the trek into the city anymore to enjoy cultural enrichment. Children will be dazzled by the beautiful sets and costumes. This 50-minute performance is a perfect introduction to the ballet for young audiences. Before the performance, audience members will have the chance for a free photo opportunity with a Snowflake Ballerina. 

Tickets are $20. They can be purchased at the YWCA anytime classes are being held, here or by email. You can also purchase at the door the day of the performance for $25.