CreativeConnections at Art Monster Studio, 123 Washington St., on Friday, January 17 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Join featured speaker 5ivefingaz and the team at the Art Monster artist residency to talk about all things creative! Notes Coffee will be on site to provide the fuel before Brighid and 5ive start talking at 9:00. Doors open at 8:45 and the event will wrap up at 10:30. CreativeConnections events are always free to attend and open to all ages. Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/3C5YJ6J. @theartmonsterstudio @5ivefingaz @notescoffeebar @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct #creativeconnections #theartmonsterstudio #5ivefingaz #notescoffeebar #creativenetworking

Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Observances in Norwalk will include:

Norwalk Public Schools will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20. This multi-event community celebration will be hosted by all four NPS high schools and sponsored by Crown Trophy. A community breakfast will be served from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 17 West Ave. in the Church Hall. Breakfast is $15. Tickets for the community breakfast can be ordered by calling either 203-295-4013 or 203-904-3604. All proceeds will be benefit the MLK Scholarship Fund. The NPS Student and Staff Program will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Norwalk High School, 23 Calvin Murphy Dr., in the auditorium. Norwalk Board of Education member Howard White will serve as the keynote speaker. The free program will also include NPS student performances and artwork, as well as presentations of the Dr. King Service Award to high school seniors. The celebration will conclude with a free evening program at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave., starting at 5:00 p.m. Rev. Darien Jones of the Bethel AME Church in Stamford will deliver the keynote address. Learn more at www.norwalkps.org. @norwalkps @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct

Stepping Stones Museum for Children (303 West Ave.) will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20 with activities starting at 9:30 a.m. Through stories and hands-on learning, children will discover how they, too, can use their voices and actions to make a difference. Lift your voice and sing during interactive musical performances, leave your footprint on the path to change and create artistic works showcasing your own dreams for a better world. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4a45bYj @steppingstones museum

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Sign Up for Free Spring Art Classes at The Norwalk Art Space (455 West Ave.). Classes will be taking place from January 27 through April 12. All weekly art classes are taught by Resident Artists and various visiting artists under the direction of Executive Director Duvian Montoya and Educational Director Darcy Hicks. Shorter workshops are taught by Korry Fellows and other local artists in connection with the various exhibitions. Please note that some classes are exclusively available for students from other organizations like Carver Foundation, Norwalk Housing Authority, and Family & Children’s Agency, and must be booked directly through those organizations. No prior experience is needed for art classes. All classes are free but students must register in advance by visiting https://www.thenorwalkartspace.org/education. If the class/workshop that you are interested in taking is full, please email educoordinator@thenorwalkartspace.org to join the waitlist. Please email info@thenorwalkartspace.org if you would like to be notified when new classes are announced. @thenorwalkartspace @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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It’s National Pizza Week! For those (dare we say “all”) of us who love pizza, one of the best things about it is its versatility. With a wide variety of crusts and toppings to choose from, it’s easy to customize a pizza to suit everyone’s tastebuds. Below are some of the great places for pizza in Norwalk. Let us know your favorites!
314 Beer Garden & Wood-Fired Pizza @314beergarden
B.J. Ryan’s @bjryans
B.J. Ryan’s East @bjryans_east
Coals @coalspizza
Colony Grill Norwalk @colonygrill
Crust Issues Pizza @crustissues203
Crust Pizza Co. @crustpizzaco_norwalk
JB’s Deli and Pizza @jbsdeliandpizza
Jordan’s Restaurant & Pizza @jordansrestaurants
Letizia’s Pizza @letizias_pizza
Magic 5 Pie Co. @magic5pieco
Planet Pizza @daves_planetpizza
Riko’s Pizza @rikospizzaofficial
Romanacci Norwalk @romanaccipizza
Siena Ristorante @sienaristorantegroup
SoNo Wood Fired @sonowoodfire
Valentino’s Cucina Italiana @valentinoscucina
@cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Tycho at District Music Hall, 71 Wall St. (with easy parking in the Yankee Doodle Garage), on Friday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00). Over the course of the last 15 years, Scott Hansen has developed from a solo performer into the iconic front man of this powerful live band that presents a multi-dimensional, audio-visual live experience. This event is general admission standing room only on the floor, and reserved seated in the balcony. Tickets at https://bit.ly/3ZTrUln. @tychomusic @districtmusichall @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Yoga Classes, presented by the City of Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department on Thursdays, January 16 through March 20, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Rd. Participants ages 16 and older will get to learn the basics of yoga, including a combination of hatha and vinyasa yoga, which involve basic shapes and postures to build strength and enhance flexibility. Register at https://bit.ly/4fbuGI1. @norwalkrecreation @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Of Mice and Mozart presented by Rising Stars Performing Arts on Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul ‘s on the Green, 60 East Ave. This whimsical production takes audiences on a delightful journey through the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told from the unique perspective of the mischievous mice who once lived in his home. Packed with humor, catchy songs, and toe-tapping tunes—including a playful rap tribute—Of Mice and Mozart is an engaging and educational show that brings history to life in a way the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for students and music lovers of all ages! Tickets at www.risingstars-ct.org/tickets.
@risingstars_ct @stpaulsnorwalk @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Groove Dance presented by the City of Norwalk Department of Recreation & Parks on Tuesdays, from January 14 through March 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Rd. Groove is a dynamically interactive and creative group dance session for ages 16+. You will experience everything from slow, meditative grooves to heart-thumping and strength-building cardio beats. The perfect recipe to nurture your body, mind, heart and soul. Register at https://bit.ly/4gtB66K. @norwalkrecreation @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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A1 Athletics Basketball Clinic for Grades K-5, presented by the City of Norwalk Department of Recreation & Parks in participation with A1 Athletics on Tuesdays, January 14 through February 4, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., at Ben Franklin School Gym, 165 Flax Hill Rd. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZYUy5J. @norwalkrecreation @cityofNorwalk @norwalk_ct
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