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Greenwich International Film Festival 2018!

5/31/2018

Fairfield County "It!" is
excited to attend the
Greenwich International Film Festival 2018!

Compelling. Provocative. Thrilling. Empowering.

GIFF was founded by
Carina Crain, Colleen deVeer, and Wendy Stapleton Reyes
to bridge the worlds of film, finance, and philanthropy.

Featuring more than 70 events including the Changemaker Gala, Opening Night Party, film premieres and screenings, educational panels, networking events, and more.

www.greenwichfilm.org

Click here for the entire Program!

The kick off begins Thursday, May 31st with the prestigious event, the Changemaker Gala.

Each year GIFF awards artists who use their voice for positive social change through their philanthropic endeavors and their
career accomplishments.

The gala event, sponsored by Betteridge,
will help support the charity partners;
UNFPA, Americares and the Waterside School.
Purchase tickets to attend by clicking here.

ASHLEY JUDD

Actress & AuthorNominated for several Golden Globe and Emmy awards, Ashley Judd will receive the “Changemaker Award” for her work as the Global Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

As a feminist and social justice humanitarian, Ashley had been working internationally, with NGO’s, grass roots organizations, governments, and supranational bodies since 2004.

This year Ashley was named one of TIME Magazine’s Person of The Year for her activism and leadership in the feminist movement.

DUNCAN EDWARDS

Executive Director,
Community Changemaker
Duncan Edwards has been a leader in our educational community and is the current Executive Director for Waterside School.

“The School represents courage, determination, and resolve”, Edwards said. Waterside conceived as a model for future efforts, is an independent school in Stamford, CT, serving children and families regardless of limitations in income or circumstances. The School empowers its students with the knowledge, skills and virtues required to enable them to excel as students. GIFF is humbled to honor Duncan Edwards as the 2018 Community Changemaker.

Go to the Opening Night Party!

The 2018 Concert Performer is the incomparable,
Ms. Lauryn Hill.

June 1st at 8:30 PM at the
Boys and Girls Club
of Greenwich.

Spotlight On: Tony Goldwyn

Come celebrate the artistic and philanthropic endeavors of Actor, Director, Producer and Activist: Tony Goldwyn. The conversation will cover growing up in a Hollywood dynasty, career highlights such as his breakthrough role in Ghost, directing his first feature film,
A Walk on the Moon, and of course his role as President on Scandal. Perhaps most importantly,
Tony will discuss his involvement and
inspirational experiences with Americares.
Date: 6/2*

Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library 5:00pm

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*Moderated by Bruce Fretts (Freelance: New York Times)

The Greenwich International Film Festival is a
multifaceted fabulous film impact event!

Be there this weekend!

"It!" Woman Kyle

Eat. Drink. Be Charitable. Taste of Westport 2018!

5/10/2018

EAT. DRINK.
BE CHARITABLE
was the theme of the 14th
"Taste of Westport"
to benefit Clasp Homes
held at the Westport Inn in Westport, CT.

Clasp's mission is to provide homes and opportunities for people with autism and developmental disabilites. They offer highly personalized services that enhance each person's independence, dignity and continued growth.

It was a packed event!

Local delicious restaurants and libation entities provided tasty bites and drinks as we meandered through the rooms.

Peaches delighted with two very yummy Southern Pub bites!

Here is owner
Greer "Peaches" Fredericks!

Tablao shared their Signature pairing Paella & Sangria to the crowds delight!

Happy to see owner Galo Aleman!

More deliciousness with Harvest!

With lovely owner
Nube Siquenza!

Lots of interest in the silent auction.

Great live music entertainment from Best of the Gold Coast - Fairfield "Green Eyed Lady"!!

Always a wonderful event for a great cause!

"It!" Woman Kyle

Sholeh Janati Pop Up Art Show at Anthropologie in Westport!

5/3/2018

Fairfield County "It!"
had a wonderful time at

Sholeh Janati's Pop Up Art Event

at Anthropologie in
Westport, CT!

Sholeh is an international
award-winning and critically-acclaimed artist. Her art can be found in Europe, Middle East
and North America.

For the Pop Up she exhibited
art work from her
WATER series.

Each piece delights with
personality and attitude!
I love them and think
each of us should have a wall of fish in our home or office!

She offers a variety of themes in her dynamic and vibrant
artistic collection.

Below are several representations of FLOW

Selected pieces from SECRETS

Several from FIRE & WATER

Other Selected Works

Another great series is NUDE.

Below is Sholeh at
Pearl at Longshore in Westport
when she had a show in the
art gallery.

Surrounded by her work
you can see and feel the glow of her sparkling, lively personality!

Call her to discuss what work you would love to own
or commission a new piece!
203.856.0789

"It!" Woman Kyle

Greenwich International Film Festival 2018!

Eat. Drink. Be Charitable. Taste of Westport 2018!

Sholeh Janati Pop Up Art Show at Anthropologie in Westport!

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