For our 100th episode of 0684-Radi0, Terry Dinan talks to Michael Dinan, founder of NewCanaanite.com, about his background, creation of the news site and what he likes best about the job.

0684-Radi0: 100th Episode Interview with NewCanaanite.com Editor Michael Dinan

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This week, we talk to Ted Grogan, a 1988 New Canaan High School graduate who works as executive director of The Serenity Project. A nonprofit organization that helps people recover from all forms of trauma, The Serenity Project will hold its annual spring fundraiser—”Gallop for Good: A Night at the Farm”—on Saturday, June 1 (tickets here).

0684-Radi0: NCHS Grad Ted Grogan and ‘The Serenity Project’ (May 23, 2024)

This week, we talk to Bobby Troup, who at 7 p.m. Friday at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny is performing “The Life and Times of Poppa Blue.” Presented by the Town Players of New Canaan, the show includes anecdotes shared by Troup about his own father, Robert Troup or “Poppa Blue” as scores of New Canaanites knew him. 

0684-Radi0: The Life and Times of Poppa Blue (May 16, 2024)

This week, we talk to Dr. Raquel Harrison, a New Canaan resident who is one of the founders of a new initiative. New Canaan Unplugged is a parent-led effort to help families navigate the social media and smartphone landscape, with a focus on thoughtful boundaries around technology. (Their newsletter sign-up is here.)  

0684-Radi0: New Canaan Unplugged (May 9, 2024)

This week, we talk to Vin Farrell, whose architectural photography goes on display this week at Gores Pavilion in Irwin Park. The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society is hosting an  opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Gores Pavilion. The show will run through October, and after the reception visitors can book an appointment with NCM&HS; to view the exhibition.

0684-Radi0: Vin Farrell’s Architectural Photography at Gores Pavilion (May 2, 2024)

This week, we talk to two committee members helping to organize the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan’s 50th annual Scottish Heritage Sunday, Rab Ker and Steve Van de Graaf. Free and open to the public, the festive event will be held this coming Sunday, May 5, following the church’s 10 a.m. service.

0684-Radi0: 100th Episode Interview with NewCanaanite.com Editor Michael Dinan

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