Craig Geraghty promised “the best crab cakes and lobster rolls you’ve ever eaten … in a library” last night.
He did not disappoint.
The chef/caterer (Block Island Seafood Co.)/cooking demonstrator/comedian entertained a large crowd at the Westport Library.
Making food onstage (and shown behind him on the large, vivid screen), mixing it with patter about his Queens youth and recent move to this area — then offering up the 2 great dishes, prepared backstage by his (largely family) crew and served by Library staff members — he proved once again that when it comes to creative, informative programming, the Westport Library cooks up something new, every day of the year. (Hat tip: Stephanie Berghoff)
Craig Geraghty prepares to cook …
… and gets down to business. (Photos/Dan Woog)
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Just over 3 years ago, rising Fairfield Ludlowe High School junior Jake Panus was killed in a DUI crash on Block Island, Rhode Island. The football and lacrosse player was on vacation with his girlfriend and her family.
To help survive the tragedy, his father Stephen has written a book, “Walk On.” A portion of sales will benefit the Jake Panus Walk On Scholarship. Six college grants have already been awarded.
Local book signings and author talks include the Reef Shack (257 Reef Road, Fairfield; April 27, noon), Greenfield Congregational Church (April 30, 7 p.m.) and Pequot Library (May 23, 6 p.m.).
To pre-order the book, click here. For more information, click here.
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Arrtemis has lost its space on Post Road West. It will close at the end of January.
Much of the jewelry is 30% off.
Owner Deb Kondub thanks her “awesome” customers for their support over the past 12 years, and invites everyone to stop in. She hopes to relocate to a new space. (Hat tip: Dick Lowenstein)
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Staples High School Class of 1970 graduate — and member of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s backup band — Harry Eisenberg died recently at his Black Rock home, with his wife Lori at his side. He was 71, and had been diagnosed with cancer.
His family says: “Harry was a special soul, an accomplished musician, a sharp dressed man, well-traveled, loved his grandchildren, fine dining, and cruising the backroads of Fairfield finding different routes.
“He was an avid New York Yankees fan, and Jeff Beck and Pat Martino were his idols. He loved working on his classic Mercedes cars, finishing the New York Times Saturday crossword puzzles, playing tennis, viewing ‘Jeopardy’ with Lori, and watching ‘We the People News’ on Rumble.
“He absolutely loved reading, always learning. Harry was self-educated in business, computer technology, auto mechanics, electricity, government/politics, history and music among other things. One of his favorite pastimes was feasting and enjoying the friendship at his favorite restaurant, Joseph’s Steak House in Bridgeport.”
At the age of 12, Harry wanted to be a rock star. He caddied at the Fairfield Country Club, which enabled him to pay for his musical interests. He played drums and guitar and started a band, The Water Boys. He sat in with many local bands, including Smoke.
In 1970-71, Harry landed a great opportunity to play with Elephant’s Memory, the back-up band for John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band.
In the 80’s, while playing softball in local leagues and bartending, Harry worked as a studio jazz guitarist and learned the music industry. Working with Sidney Bernstein, he found, promoted and produced new talent like Special EFX and Matt Simone.
While guitar was his passion, Harry left the industry to establish a business, Mazewerks, where he developed the Expo Manager software. He later sold the rights.
Living in Westport, Harry worked for Aperture as an application consultant engineer, and enjoyed traveling with his wife. After moving to Black Rock, he served as an assistant registrar for the city of Bridgeport.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his step-daughter Lana Starr, grandchildren Gizelle and Ellis, cousins Bill, Laurence, and Nancy Plotkin, Tatyana Stepanova, the Saya family, his dear friends Danny Saat, Victor Mendez and Joseph Vukusic, and many others.
Harry was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Daniel, uncle Nathaniel Plotkin, cousin Judith Shine and his saluki RA.
A private celebration of life will be held later.
Harry Eisenberg
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There was plenty of wildlife near Sherwood Mill Pond last week.
RB Benson reports a fox eating a goose, a coyote, and these guys tryin to blend in while meandering down Meadow Lane.
(Photo/RB Benson)
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And finally … Herbert Coward died last week, in an automobile accident in North Carolina. He was 85.
You may not know his name. But he played the role of “Toothless Man” in “Deliverance,” the 1972 film with Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds and Ned Beatty that — more than 50 years after its release — continues to captivate (and scare the hell out of) anyone who saw it.
Toothless Man’s famous line — “He got a real purty mouth, ain’t he?” — was just one unforgettable scene. So was this scene, with an equally memorable character:
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