Pudd’nhead Draper: Jon Hamm honored at Redding event

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Actor Jon Hamm was the honored guest at the Mark Twain Library’s Pudd’nhead gala on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Redding, Connecticut. He is pictured here (right) with comedian Michael Ian Black.

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Megan Rapinoe U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team superstar Megan Rapinoe was in Greenwich last Nov. 2 with her sister Rachel, where they ran a soccer camp for 350 kids hosted by Sacred Heart Greenwich on King Street. Later in the evening, Rachel and her mom, Denise Rapinoe, were seen having dinner at Mediterraneo in Greenwich. — 20of80
**Megan Rapinoe**

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team superstar Megan Rapinoe was in Greenwich last Nov. 2 with her sister Rachel, where they ran a soccer camp for 350 kids hosted by Sacred Heart Greenwich on King Street. Later in the evening, Rachel and her mom, Denise Rapinoe, were seen having dinner at Mediterraneo in Greenwich.
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Jordin Sparks Multiplatinum recording artist Jordin Sparks performed for a sold out audience at the Belle Haven Club on Nov. 11, 2017 for Smile Greenwich to benefit international children’s charity Operation Smile. Co-chairs for the evening were Lisa Lori, Alisyn Camerota, Trisha Dalton and Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis. The evening raised more than $182,000 for Operation Smile, which was $50,000 more than than last year’s event. — 77of80
**Jordin Sparks**

Multiplatinum recording artist Jordin Sparks performed for a sold out audience at the Belle Haven Club on Nov. 11, 2017 for Smile Greenwich to benefit international children’s charity Operation Smile. Co-chairs for the evening were Lisa Lori, Alisyn Camerota, Trisha Dalton and Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis. The evening raised more than $182,000 for Operation Smile, which was $50,000 more than than last year’s event.
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Actor Jon Hamm was the honored guest at the Mark Twain Library’s Pudd’nhead gala on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Redding. The gala, which was hosted by actor and comedian Michael Ian Black, is a fund-raiser for the library.

The Pudd’nhead Festival was founded in 2014 through collaboration between the library and Black. Drawing inspiration from one of Twain’s classic tales, The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, the gala celebrates library founder Mark Twain’s humor while raising much-needed funds for the library’s operations.

The centerpiece of the weeklong festival is the Pudd’nhead Prize for Outstanding Humor, awarded to someone who channels Twain’s legendary wit.

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Celebrating the Mark Twain Library all week with the 6th Annual Pudd’nhead Festival! Started with a gorgeous day for a Parade and a bang of a Hoot’nanny! #marktwainlibraryct #marktwainlibraryctpuddnheadfestival #marktwainlibrarycthootnanny #marktwainlibraryctpuddnheadparade #reddingct #06896

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The 4th annual Mark Twain Library Pudd'nhead Prize was awarded to a very appreciative Seth Meyers by our own Michael Ian Black. Thanks to all who attended the very funny celebration! #puddnheadfestival #marktwain #comedy #library Photo credit: Bryan Haeffele

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