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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Events

Grab The Popcorn: It's Greenwich Film Festival Time; Buy Tickets Now GREENWICH, Conn. -- What do "Saturday Night Live," Renée Zellweger, "Captain Underpants" and "Mike and the Mad Dog" have in common? They'll all part of the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) which runs from Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4. For the third year in a row, the festival, with the mission "Film. Finance. Philanthropy," offers a full slate of programming, much of it featuring a social action component. Expect a roster of 50 films touching on topics from mental illness and sexual assault to the power of survival. Panel discussion…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/29/2017

Business

Free Teddys: Remodeled Build-a-bear Workshop Reopens At Trumbull Mall TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Ready to make some furry friends? Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating the grand re-opening of its remodeled store at Westfield Trumbull in Trumbull. on Wednesday, May 31. To celebrate it's offering one free Lil’ Hazelnut Cub teddy bear to the first 20 guests. The store, which boasts a new, updated look, is also donating 20 teddy bears to a local Boys & Girls Club to commemorate the opening. Guests will find the same core experience of making and personalizing furry friends, but with several new key elements, including: A new Build-A-Bear Workshop logo, layout and …

by Daily Voice

05/28/2017

Lifestyle

Stew Leonard's 'Whips' Up Summer With New Frozen Pineapple Treat DANBURY/NORWALK, Conn. -- A taste of Disney has come to Fairfield County: Stew Leonard's is now dishing up its new Dole Pineapple Whip. The soft-serve treat — it's vegan, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, fat-free, and lactose-free — is made with all-natural colors and is produced in a peanut-free facility. Fans say it tastes like frozen pineapple. The ice cream department manager at the Norwalk store recently visited Disneyland and saw a huge line for Dole Whip. He had never heard of it before but stood in line to get a taste. When he returned from vacation, he made a few calls and voilà — it…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2017

Lifestyle

Enjoy A Taste Of Summer With New Frozen Whip At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A taste of Disney has come to Fairfield County with Stew Leonard's new Dole Whip. The soft-serve treat --it's vegan, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, fat-free, and lactose-free -- is made with all natural colors and is produced in a peanut free facility. It apparently tastes like frozen pineapple. The ice cream department manager at the Norwalk store recently visited Disneyland and saw a huge line for Dole Whip. He had never heard of it before but stood in line to get a taste. When he returned from vacation, he made a few calls and voilà – Dole Whip at Stew’s! It will be at …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2017

Events

After Crowdfunding, Danbury Band Is Ready To Rock With New CD DANBURY, Conn. -- A lot of local love -- and blood, sweat and tears -- have gone into this Saturday’s performance of Phoenix Tree. The band recently debuted its new crowdfunded studio album and will unveil its songs at Billy Bean’s Pub in Danbury on Saturday, May 27 at 10 p.m. The album was a year in the making, from concept to prep and crowdfunding (via Indiegogo) which included performing countless shows throughout the year. In total, $5,000 was raised. See earlier Daily Voice story HERE. "We were really excited to help Phoenix Tree with their crowdfunding campaign," said Mike …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2017

Lifestyle

7 'Must Read' Summer Books: Bethel Bookstore Owner Shares Top Titles BETHEL, Conn. -- With the Memorial Day weekend comes the start of beach reading season. So, what should be on your list? We went to Alice Hutchinson, owner of the independent Byrd's Books in Bethel, for some ideas. Adult Titles Into the Water by Paula Hawkins: The author of "The Girl On The Train" returns with this addictive new novel of psychological suspense about a single mother who turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. The Summer House by Hannah McKinnon: A return to a beloved family beach house to celebrate an 80th birthday brings back cherished m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2017

Events

'Little Stones' Showcases The Power Of Women At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. -- A documentary about empowering women will have its East Coast premiere at the Greenwich International Film Festival, being held June 2 to 4. "Little Stones" follows four female artists in Brazil, India, Senegal, Kenya, Germany and the U.S. as they use art -- graffiti, dance, music and fashion -- to combat violence against women, and to empower women and girls globally. So far, the movie has gotten off to a strong start. At its world premiere at the Vail Film Festival, "Little Stones" won for Best Documentary and its screening was sold out at the We…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/26/2017

Lifestyle

Grilling Tips You Need To Know: Westchester Pro Says Season It! WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Barbecue on Memorial Day is as American as apple pie. So, to keep your weekend "hot," (no pun intended), we went to the folks behind Mighty Quinn’s BBQ now at Savor at The Westchester. Co-Founder and Pitmaster Hugh Mangum is all about the value of smoke, spices, and time—the tenets, he said, of soulful, flavorful barbecue. “To make barbecue at home, it’s all about the ingredients that can help to impart smoke to food,’’ he advised. “Since most at-home chefs don’t have a smoker, choosing seasonings with natural smoky flavor like paprika or smoked salt will br…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/26/2017

Business

Start Your Shopping 'Spree' At This Darien Store DARIEN, Conn. -- Live in a town long enough and you know what it needs. That was basically the driver behind Spree, the women's clothing store opened by Lindsay Westbrook in August 2011. As someone who has always loved clothes -- and dreamed of opening her own boutique -- the Darien resident saw a hole in the market for fun, stylish, and affordable clothes for women. The rest, as they say, is history. Spree has been successful, she said, because she tries to get to know her customers and anticipate what they want before they even know they want it. As a mom of two who lives in town, she in…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/26/2017

Neighbors

Love, Greed & Dictatorship Are Headlined In New Novel By Westchester Author SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- What happens in the land of samba, Carnival and Bossa Nova when a brutal dictatorship takes over? If you're looking for a summer read, look no further than "Days of Bossa Nova," a family saga about love, music and greed, set in São Paulo. Scarsdale Author Ines Rodrigues grew up in the South American city and worked as a journalist there before landing in New York years ago. Now, her first novel, inspired by her native home, is being published Saturday, May 27 by Black Opal Books. Rodrigues teaches Creative Writing at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence Co…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/25/2017

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