'Geeks And Nerds' Convene At Stamford Innovation Center

STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford Innovation Center held its inaugural Geeks and Nerds Summer Gala recently.

Sarah Robinson attended the "Geeks and Nerds" gala hosted by the Stamford Innovation Center.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Suzanne and Peter Propp, left, with Cristine and Mark.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Parker Avenue Band plays at the gala.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Christine Labate talks with a friend at the gala.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Phil Lawlor from Half Moon Brewery in Stamford attended the gala.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Margaret Middleton with Walker Brady from Spiked Seltzer.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Morgan Rusk and Lana Bluege show off their costumes.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

A guitarist plays music.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Peter Propp strums on his guitar.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Margaret Middleton, executive director of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, speaks at the gala.
Photo Credit: *Natasha Miller of Tashography of Stamford*

Tom Renner

07/31/2014 4:00 a.m.

The gala included cocktails, dancing, food, live music, disc jockeys and games. Guests were encouraged to wear costumes from such science fiction favorites as "Super Heroes," "Star Trek," "Game of Thrones" and others.

Proceeds supported the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center and Future 5 of Stamford. Sponsors included Priceline.com of Norwalk and the Connecticut Technology Council.

The Stamford Innovation Center has become an integral part of the startup scene, bringing together companies big and small in a collegial environment in the former Old Town Hall. It offers classes and draws start-ups into the co-working environment.

Future 5 is a Stamford-based company founded in 2009 to help connect area high school students to mentors, community, coaches, jobs, colleges and others interested in helping young people reach their potential.

The CT Veterans Legal Center helps veterans recovering from mental illness and homelessness to receive legal advice and overcome barriers to housing, income and healthcare. It is the first legal resource group in the nation staffed and housed within a Veterans Administration mental-health facility.

For more information, on the Stamford Innovation Center, visit its website.

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