The Dish: Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn to film in Rye, N.Y.; Rickie Lee Jones performs in Fairfield

Scene…The American Cancer Society’s 10th annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. May 15 at The Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa honoring Dr. Madhavi Raghu, radiologist and breast imaging specialist at Connecticut Breast Imaging, and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology in Stamford, ovarian cancer survivor and last year’s keynote speaker. French American actress, author and Give an Hour Ambassador Stéphanie Szostak and New York Times bestselling self-help author and spiritual coach Gabrielle “Gabby” Bernstein will serve as this year’s keynote speakers. Over 1 million dollars has been raised over the past 10 years in support of women’s health, research and advocacy. For tickets ($150) and more info go to acswomenandwellness.com/tickets. 

Scene… Wilton resident and best-selling author Camille Aubray’s new book “The Girl from The Grand Hotel” is being released for sale on Tuesday. Aubray, who also penned “Cooking for Picasso” and “Godmothers,” has received rave reviews from fellow writers Kristin Hannah, Fiona Davis, and Jacques Pepin on her latest novel, which was inspired by true events and set against the luxurious backdrop of the Côte d’Azur on the brink of war and the first Cannes Film Festival.

Scene…Residents of Rye, N.Y. may spot a celebrity or two this Monday as actors Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet are expected to be on site filming the upcoming Apple Studios LLC series “Swipe” on Purchase Street and Purdy Avenue. The show will air this December.  

Out there… The Friends of The Ferguson Library Book Shop will hold its annual Collectible Sale on May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library on Broad Street in Stamford. The sale will feature a curated selection of collectible and vintage books including first and special editions and signed copies, multi-volume sets and children’s books as well art and photography books, comics and more. For more info go to fergusonlibrary.org or call 203-351-8277.

Scene… Alliance Francaise of Greenwich’s Focus on French Cinema 2024 is taking place at the Avon Theatre, Deborah and Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center on Bedford Street in Stamford through May 5. Some of the highlights include the U.S. premiere of adventurer and filmmaker Luc Hardy's new movie “Alter Ego: Cloning in the Age of Reason” on Monday at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Q&A with Hardy and a panel of experts; and the U.S. premiere of Julie Navarro’s screenplay “Just a Couple of days” ("Quelque jours, pas plus") on Thursday with a panel from Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. The online selection is available through May 5, highlighted by online zoom interviews with director of programming, Joe Meyers and talent from the films. For more info visit focusonfrenchcinema.eventive.org/welcome.  

Out there… Actor John Ratzenberger, who portrayed Cliff Clavin on the popular TV sitcom “Cheers” sold his waterfront home in Milford this month for $1.67 million. Ratzenberger has been very involved in the town and served as keynote speaker for the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards of Distinction ceremony. as well as chaired the Milford United Way's campaign. 

Out there… Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones will perform in concert on May 4 at Sacred Heart Community Theatre in Fairfield. For tickets and more info go to shucommunitytheatre.org or call 203-371-7817. 

And that’s all for now.

Later…

“I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.”
-Serena Williams

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Editor's note: This column has been updated to remove an event that is not open to the public.