Wine, Women and Wisdom 2008

Event Details

Monday, March 3
5:30-8:30pm
Sheffer Rehearsal Hall at the
Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court, Westport, CT
$35 in advance
$30 in advance for groups of four
$40 at the door

Please call Connections at 203-256-2320, email at connectionswestport@yahoo.com  to provide credit card information and zip code, or you can mail a check to Connections, 1465 Post Road, Westport, CT 06880 to make your reservation.

Raffle Item: A Two Night Stay At The Inn At National Hall

Tickets: $5 or four for $15

Simply indicate how many tickets you would like when purchasing admission tickets.

Complete proceeds of the raffle will go to the Norma Pfriem Breast Care Center.

Winner will be contacted by email the day after the event

Value of item: $700

Transcend, Transform, Triumph:
Look Your Best, Live Your Best A evening featuring Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, addressing cosmetic surgery as an art form that allows you to feel good about yourself by either restoring or rejuvenating a natural healthy appearance, Anne Keefe, Co-Artistic Director at the Westport Country Playhouse, speaking about how her skill set as a stage manager equipped her with the ability to expand her career, and Jane Green, New York Times Bestselling Author, discussing her latest bestseller, the inspiration behind her novels, and why she believes it's never too late for the women in her books to have a second chance.
Wine, Women and Wisdom, produced by Connections, LLC, invites you to an evening with fabulous wine, gourmet light fare and wisdom for women. The three powerful speakers are sure to inspire you, inform you, make you laugh and will create an unforgettable evening.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be benefiting The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, with an office at 111 Beach Road, Fairfield and Bridgeport Hospital. The center helps to provide highly advanced care and personalized treatment with dignity, privacy and warmth in a serene, comfortable and totally professional setting, and the Westport Country Playhouse.

Our empowering speakers for this upcoming evening include:

Anne Keefe: Co-Artistic Director

Anne served as associate artistic director for Westport Country Playhouse from 2000-2006 with Joanne Woodward. She was originally Co-Chair of the Artistic Advisory Council, with Ms. Woodward. In the fall of 2007 she served as assistant director to Gregory Boyd on the Hartford Stage production of Our Town with Hal Holbrook. Formerly she stage-managed both at the Long Wharf Theatre (27 years) and at The McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. Ms. Keefe also serves on the Advisory Board of the Sono Ballet, Norwalk, and has taught the third year stage managers at the Yale School of Drama. She was awarded the Del Hughes Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Stage Managers' Association.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Rosenthal: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital

Jeffrey Rosenthal, M.D., is a Fairfield, Connecticut Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital. He has been in private practice for 23 years. Dr. Rosenthal specializes in cosmetic surgery which results in a natural-looking appearance that can only be accomplished by combining art and science. He uses his creativity and imagination to achieve balance and harmony, be it as a surgeon, artist, poet, writer, sculptor, illustrator or inventor.

Dr. Rosenthal has said, "My art enhances my surgery by allowing me to be creative while embellishing the individual and personal identity." His powers of visualization and imagination are coupled with skilled hands which allow him to successfully meld together art and plastic surgery. "Plastic Surgery is an art form that allows you to feel good about yourself by either restoring or rejuvenating a natural healthy appearance. The warm glow of contentment and confidence will permeate your life's experiences."

"An art is a celebration of life and all the various nuances that give meaning to the newly formed day. There is a beginning to the artistic process, but never a definitive end. The blending of art and science has always been my artistic endeavor and I have found that there is no higher form of art than to sculpt and redesign the human body. I am hopeful that you will be moved by my art and that it will inspire you to feel the joy that comes from following your dreams."

He deems himself fortunate to have had three art exhibitions in France as well as showings in Westport and Stamford Connecticut; Discovery Museum, Bridgeport; Fairfield University, Walsh Art Center Gallery; and in New York City.

How do art and plastic surgery fit together? "It is a unique privilege to sculpt and design on the human body; there is no higher form of art. The blending of science and art has always been my endeavor."

Dr. Rosenthal is a member of the Connecticut Plastic Surgery Executive Committee, Operating Room Committee at Bridgeport Hospital, Medical Executive Committee at the Surgery Center of Fairfield County, and the Connecticut State Medical Insurance Committee. Additionally, Dr. Rosenthal is the Chairperson for a national medical book review service. His reviews of plastic surgery texts and writing reach 300,000 subscribers and medical librarians in the country. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on plastic surgery topics and has had numerous articles written about his art in combination with cosmetic surgery. Likewise, these subjects have been discussed during appearances and interviews on both radio and television.
 

Jane Green: New York Times Best Selling Author

Jane Green was a journalist for many years before writing Straight Talking in 1995, which landed her straight onto the bestseller lists. One of the founders of the movement known as chick lit, Jane has written nine novels, all of which have been New York Times and London Times bestsellers. Winner of a Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Fiction award in 2007, Jemima J is being made into a movie for Lifetime. Jane's tenth novel, The Beach House, will be published this June. A native Londoner, Jane now lives in Connecticut with her partner, four children, and many animals. To learn more visit www.janegreen.com

Special Thanks To:
Collyer Catering LLC- a full service, off premise catering company based in Westport, CT. In business since 2000, this husband and wife team focuses on handmade foods, original menus, and unsurpassed attention to detail. Mark, a graduate of Johnson and Wales Culinary School has had a career ranging from restaurants to corporate catering for the likes of the Diamondbacks and Pheonix Suns luxury suites in Arizona. For more information visit www.collyercatering.com

AGIDermatics- Remergent is formulated by AGI Dermatics, the bio-pharmaceutical laboratory that has led the research of DNA repair of the skin for more than 20 years. Founded by Daniel B. Yarosh, PhD, a molecular biologist with a specialty in gene repair, AGI specializes in skin photobiology, dedicating research and development to DNA repair, solar impact on the immune system and cell-signaling in skin. Developed to fill critical voids in current skincare therapies, Remergent products activate self-healing, reverse skin cell dysfunction, and maximize results for long term gain through prevention, repair and restoration. For more information visit www.agiderm.com  or www.remergent.com .

Castle Wine and Spirits in Westport, CT- Wine generously donated by Chris Vellozzi. Look for their new website coming soon at www.castlewineandspirits.com or call 203-259-5948

Inn at National Hall- Built in 1873 and transformed into a luxury hotel in 1993, The Inn at National Hall was selected for inclusion in The National Register of Historic places in 1994, just one year after its opening. The Inn has earned the coveted AAA 4 diamond award since 2001. To learn more visit www.innatnationalhall.com

The Riverside Club and Spa- located on the Saugatuck River in Westport, CT, the facility offers luxury, the utmost convenience, and, above all, a highly individualized program that will yield the true measure of success: a life lived well in every way. Membership not required to experience the magnificent and rejuvenating spa services, including new body treatments. Watch for the fabulous expansion to accomadate groups and bridal parties. To learn more visit www.riversideclubusa.com Tickets are $35 in advance, $30 in advance for groups of four, and $40 at the door.

Please call Connections at 203-256-2320, email at connectionswestport@yahoo.com  or you can mail a check to Connections, 1465 Post Road, Westport, CT 06880 to make your reservation. All major credit cards accepted.