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DINOSAURS RULE! IN STAMFORD DOWNTOWN, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Dinosaurs will rule in Stamford Downtown this summer as the Downtown’s annual outdoor art exhibit, Art in Public Places, brings Dinosaurs Rule! in Stamford Downtown to our city streets. Of the 243 designs submitted by 80 different artists, 40 have been chosen by our sponsors to adorn the sidewalks and parks of Stamford Downtown! The fiberglass dinosaurs come in four types, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. The dinosaurs will be on display from June through August for local and regional audiences to enjoy. A party to kick off Dinosaurs Rule! in Stamford Downtown will be held in June. Tours of the sculpture exhibit will be conducted throughout the evening. In October, the

cleverly designed dinosaurs (with names like Dine-a-Saur and Cybersaurus Rex) will be auctioned off, a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Stamford Police Foundation and EMS. For more information on the exhibit, the opening party & auction or to view a map of the sculpture locations, please visit www.stamford-downtown.com in mid-May.

Tri-formation Crustacean by Sean Dudley

Samuraisaurus by David Macharelli

RETAIL NEWSWelcome Brother Jimmy’s

Stamford Downtown is pleased to welcome Brother Jimmy’s, a nationally renowned barbeque restaurant & sports bar, to 112 Bedford Street. Brother Jimmy’s is a full service, high energy, sports bar & restaurant specializing in the finest of Southern BBQ for over 25 years. Reminiscent of a rustic, roadside saloon, Brother Jimmy’s serves up a fun & casual atmosphere suitable for guests of all ages. Be sure to “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth!” with a delicious pulled pork sandwich and side of slaw, washed down with a refreshing Stamford Peach cocktail.

Happy 60th to Wolfe’s CleanersIt is remarkable that 60 years ago, Charles and Robert Wolfe (father and son) started Wolfe’s Cleaners on Bedford Street in the very spot where you drop off your dry cleaning today! Three generations later, Wolfe’s Cleaners remains one of the oldest continually operating businesses on Bedford Street. Three Wolfe brothers (Rick, Kerry & Steve) are united in owning and operating the dry cleaner. Rick recalls more than a generation ago when Gristede’s Grocer, Hans Griner Bakery, Hitchcock Munson (eye glasses), Bedford Jewelers, The French Shop (ladies fashions), The Student Shop (boys & mens clothing), Tino’s Luncheonette and Greenberg’s graced the sidewalks of fashionable Bedford Street. Today, the lone “survivors” on the street from the bygone era of the 70’s are Engel’s Furs, Zemo Men’s Store, the Avon Theatre Film Center and Wolfe’s. When asked what he likes most about the business, Rick Wolfe quickly answers, “working with people!” What is in store for the future of the business? Rick replies…“with all the action on Bedford Street, along with the new residential growth, we are hoping for many more pickups and deliveries of course!”

Pulled Pork Sandwich

The Team at Wolfe’s Cleaners

Stamford Peach Cocktail

Board of COMMISSIONERS

Chairman: Randall M. Salvatore, PresidentRMS Companies, LLC

Vice Chairman: Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., Chairman & CEOFirst County Bank

Treasurer: Meredith Keeler, General ManagerStamford Town Center

Secretary: Greg Caggainello, Sr. Vice PresidentReckson, a Division of SL Green

Immediate Past Chair: Stephen J. Hoff man, Managing PartnerHo� man Investment Partners LLC

Fernando Luis AlvarezFernando Luis Alvarez Gallery

Ronald Antonucci, General ManagerStamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

Goitom Bellete, PresidentGB Parking

Carl Bildner, PresidentBildner Capital Corp.

George Boyce, AgentState Farm Insurance Co.

Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau ChiefCity of Stamford

Jack Condlin, President & CEOStamford Chamber of Commerce

Paul Dillane, OwnerHudson Grille

John J. DiMenna, Jr., PresidentSeaboard Properties, Inc.

Russ Hollander, PresidentR. Hollander: Master Goldsmith Inc.

Dr. Tommie Jackson, Interim Executive DirectorUrban Redevelopment Commission

Robert H. Kahn, PresidentUnited Realty, Inc.

Robert Karp, PresidentBE Rep Group

David M. Kooris, Unit OwnerClassic Condominiums

Todd M. KosakowskiEast Coast Saloons

Michael D. Larobina. Esq., Secretary & General CounselSacred Heart University

Diana Lenkowsky, Vice PresidentPurdue Pharma

Jackie Light� eld, Executive DirectorStamford Partnership

Gregory Lodato, PresidentMarLo Associates, Inc.

Norman Lotstein, Vice PresidentPyramid Real Estate Group

� omas Madden, Director of Economic DevelopmentCity of Stamford

Michael MarchettiColumbus Park Trattoria

David R. Martin, MayorCity of Stamford

Frank J. Mercede, President & CEOFrank Mercede & Sons, Inc.

Marjan Murray, Executive Vice PresidentPeople’s United Bank

Robert Musumeci, PresidentRTA International, Inc.

Courtney A. Nelthropp, OwnerSir Speedy

Michael Pollard, Chief of Sta� City of Stamford

Mary Scha� ernapa & co.

Randall M. Skigen, President & Deputy MayorStamford Board of Representatives

Sharon White, Ed.D., Campus DirectorUniversity of Connecticut - Stamford

Tracie Wilson, Sr. Vice President of Programming and DevelopmentNBC Universal

Steven WiseSteven Wise Associates, LLC

Sandy GoldsteinPresident

Lynne ColatrellaVice President, Events & Marketing

John RuotoloVice President, Operations

Annette EinhornDirector, Events & Marketing

Jacqueline R. WetenhallDirector, Retail Development

Maryann RockwoodExecutive Administrator

Cheryl VukelicProject Manager, Operations

Marion GlowkaStreetscape Coordinator

Kate CookManager, Events & Marketing

Daniel RaymerCoordinator, Retail Development & Operations

Emily ProvonshaPublic Space Planner

Published by:Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Five Landmark Square, Suite 110, Stamford, CT 06901Tel: (203) 348-5285 Fax: (203) 348-6857

www.stamford-downtown.comPublisher: Sandy Goldstein

Editor: Daniel RaymerFacebook: www.facebook.com/stamford.downtown Twitter: @StamfordDowntwn |

Th ere were incredible views to behold when a team from Stamford Downtown visited the rooft ops of the newest Downtown buildings: those recently completed and those still under construction. It was a clear day and the vistas were magnifi cent, stretching across 2 states and innumerable cities.

Our sojourn started at the rooft op of Trump Parc Stamford where the skyline of NYC, the Long Island Sound1 and White Plains2 all appeared to be in our backyard. Th e Tower which is the tallest building in Stamford, rising 35 stories into the sky and consisting of 162 condominium units is 85% sold and aff ords luxury housing and unparalleled views. Th e pictures, certainly worth a thousand words, depict Stamford in all its glory: the volunteers working in Mill River Park3; Scalzi Park 2 miles away; the magnifi cence of Stamford’s state of the art towering new Hospital under construction4 just one mile away and the restaurants at Columbus Park5.

Summer House was next on our journey. It is the tallest residential rental tower in the Downtown piercing the skyline at 22 stories. We donned hardhats and went to the 20th fl oor of the building---still totally under construction. 227 market-level residential units will be available for lease when construction is completed in the fall of 2015.

As we held on to the steel railings along the edge of the 20th fl oor perimeter, we saw the glory of the American fl ag waving from the roof of Landmark Tower6 and what looked like an unfurled ribbon (I-95) embracing the edge of the Downtown. Th e Sound, the Stamford Marriot7 and Bar Rosso on Spring Street8 all reminded us of the visual richness of Stamford.

Our next stop was the newly constructed and architecturally signifi cant 15 stories high residential tower, 66 Summer, at the corner of lower Summer Street and Park Place. Th e rooft op off ered a unique vantage point to savor the beauty of some Downtown favorites: St. John’s Cathedral9; the Government Center10 and a crane at work at the new Marriott Residence Inn which will off er 131 hotel rooms. We also got a birds-eye view of Highgrove and Th e Classic--two of our fi nest residential buildings11-- which were at least 5 blocks away from our rooft op perch. Our guide took us to see some of the inviting two bedroom units at 66 Summer which, when completed, will be the home of some very lucky people. Just imagine a fabulous apartment and all the amenities of Downtown living!

Our last stop was the fi ve stories high but sprawling residential complex known as 75 Tresser, encompassing 344 units and a whole city block sitting opposite the Government Center. Th e roof top was as big as a football fi eld and aff orded views which we could almost touch---the train Station, UBS, Metro Center, RBS12, and the First Stamford Offi ce complex. As we left the inviting building and walked through the enormous common area with movie theatres, cappuccino machines, billiards, art, gyms, and meeting rooms, we knew why, although recently opened, the complex is 73% leased.

Columbus Park

Sandy Goldstein, President

Marriott Residence Inn - Under Construction, Th e Classic & Highgrove

St. Johns Cathedral

UBS, the Train Station and Metro Center

View of White Plains in Distance

Bar Rosso

Landmark Building

Government Center

Mill River Park Volunteers

View of New York City in Distance

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Marriott & Long Island Sound

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT, SANDY GOLDSTEINView From Th e Top

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Dinosaurs Rule! in Stamford Downtown, Art in Public PlacesJune-August 2015

Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both

local and regional audiences. This year’s event features decorated dinosaurs lining the sidewalks and

parks of the Downtown as well as the Stamford Town Center.

Stamford Downtown Farmers MarketSaturdays, June 20-October 31, 2015

Bedford Street at Forest - SaturdaysVisit our farmers’ market with vendors offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and

more! Straight from the farm and right to your home. In conjunction with the Market, from 10am-12pm

come enjoy Yoga & Zumba in Latham Park.

ARTWALK in Stamford DowntownJune 26-27, 2015

Art work from professional artists as well as performing artists will be on display in stores and businesses

on a walking route in Stamford Downtown.

Alive@Five Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesThursday Evenings, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2015

5:00pm, Columbus ParkLive music from national and regional headliners,

which attracts after work crowds.Thursday nights in Columbus Park have become a

ritual in Stamford Downtown with great music, great dancing and great times!

Jazz-Up JulyWednesday Evenings, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015

6:30pm, Columbus ParkSummer sizzles with this dynamic concert series in Columbus Park featuring music from many genres.

Slide the City in Stamford Downtown (NEW THIS SUMMER!)

Sunday, July 26, 2015, Prospect StreetJoin thousands of exuberant patrons in their swimsuits

as they glide down a thousand foot water slide on Prospect Street in the heart of Stamford Downtown.

Slide the City is a family-friendly, slip-and-slide water party event.

Stamford Tables Summer Restaurant WeeksAugust, 2015

Stamford Restaurant Weeks is a great way to celebrate the summer with specially priced menus. Please visit

www. stamford-downtown.com for dates and participating restaurants.

A Grand Summer Night, Dine AroundAugust 12, 2015

Organized by the “Friends of Stamford Downtown”, this annual delectable dining event raises money for outdoorsculpture and salutes fine dining in Stamford Downtown.

Call 203-348-5285 for an invitation.

Arts & Crafts on BedfordSeptember 19 & 20, 2015

Shop at our 100 craft and artisan boutiques on Bedford Street, which will be closed to traffic for the weekend.

Stamford Downtown Events, Summer 2015

Zipcars are now available at the Landmark Square office complex in Stamford Downtown and the Harbor Point Gateway Garage. The new Zipcars now offer Stamford residents, visitors and businesses even more access to

“wheels when you want them” in the Stamford Downtown area.

For more information, or to become a Zipcar member, visit www.zipcar.com/stamforddowntown. After membership is approved, you’ll receive your Zipcard, which will unlock the car.

Start driving today with $20 off your first year membership and $25 back in free driving time.

CELEBRATE BIKE TO WORK WEEK IN STAMFORD DOWNTOWNStamford Downtown, People Friendly Stamford, the City of Stamford and the Western Connecticut Council of Governments, in conjunction with several other businesses and organizations are gearing up for the 6th Annual Bike to Work events in Stamford during the week of May 11-15.

Last year’s Bike to Work Day was a huge success: Mayor David Martin accepted a fully outfitted bicycle and pledged to ride it to meetings around Stamford; Congressman Jim Himes spoke in support of complete streets; six organizations partnered to provide information; bike safety inspections were held to educate cyclists. Since last year, the City has passed a Complete Streets Ordinance. A pilot project to install 20 bike hitches will occur this spring. And, a bike sharrow network will be established this fall! Go to the community events page at www.stamford-downtown.com to check out the schedule of events (May 11th – May 15th).