I'm Ann Nyberg, and I live for the "find." I'm constantly uncovering remarkable people and places in Connecticut. My passion is sharing these stories with you.
About Ann
Susan Granger~ Child Actress, Entertainment Reporter, Movie Critic
Some of you may remember, Susan Granger who was an entertainment reporter in the late 1970′s for what was then WNCH-TV (which of course is now WTNH-TV (abc). Granger is now, and has been for a long time, a syndicated movie critic and she knows what she’s talking about having grown up in Hollywood.
Granger of Westport, Connecticut was a… Continue reading
Katharine Hepburn’s Theater is Two Years Old!
Oh how far the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center has come in the two years she’s been in existence. Known as “The Kate” and located on Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, there have already been more than 400 shows at the venue under the leadership of its Executive Director, Chuck Still. As a founding board member I helped to… Continue reading
He Has A Front Row Seat At The Academy Awards
He was just in from the Telluride Film Festival and just about headed out to the Toronto Film Festival, and so it goes for Woodbridge, Connecticut’s Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s new Chief Awards blogger, as in Oscars and Golden Globes. He’s a busy guy these days as “Oscar Season” is underway. The “Oscar Season” runs from September every year… Continue reading
It’s A Gem Of A Place With A Movie Star Name
Big doings at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, we now have a outdoor marquis to tell you about all the wonderful events gong on!
This may not be the biggest flash to you ever, but we’re thrilled that it’s up and running. It’s a real fine match to the building we think. The… Continue reading
The Force Behind Ridgefield Playhouse
Meet Allison Stockel, the Executive Director of the Ridgefield Playhouse, yes, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The venue is the former Ridgefield High School. It underwent a huge renovation and reopened in 2000. Since Stockel has been at the helm, the place has been rocking, literally. You can’t believe the number of bands and singers that have been through this place. If… Continue reading
You've Got The Cutest Little Baby Face
Gather Around, It's Time To Make the Sausage
Stan’s Corner Donut Shop
For The Love Of FurniturePrevious Finds
From Perfume To Furniture
I just eat this history stuff up in Connecticut. Did you know that the long time Carroll Cut-Rate Furniture in West Haven,...
Anna’s Creations Will “Floor” You!
This is just a great idea, period. Anna Amore of Amore Floor Covering and Design Center and Photographer and media...
The Victorian Lady and The Bubble Master
These two have the whole world in their hands, well actually in this case it's a bubble. Meet Casey and Kandie Carle of East...
Rich Is The “Wood Wiz”
Rich Ramagli of Madison, Connecticut loves to work with raw wood, in particular wood with "rich" grains like oak, because he...
AJ Jansen Is A Country Rebel Rose
At six years old AJ Jansen, growing up in Torrington, Connecticut, got on stage at school and started singing and there has...
