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March
20 - 21, 2010
The
7th Annual Fairfield County Home & Outdoor Living Expo
This
upscale Expo is one of the largest home shows in Fairfield
County, with 200 exhibits covering 35,000 square feet of exhibit
space for everything that you need to build, remodel, or repair
your home. A new Outdoor Living Section features pools and
spas, outdoor kitchens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and
much more. Expo hours are Saturday, March 20th from 11:00
am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, March 21st from 11:00 am to 5:00
pm.
There
are several substantial grand prize giveaways that attendees
can enter to win during show hours: Cos Cob TV & Audio
will be giving away a 52” Samsung HD LCD TV to one lucky
attendee at the show. Visit booth 302 to enter. Farrandino
Enterprises will be giving away a custom Unilock Firepit,
including labor and materials. Visit booth 519 to enter. Best
Plumbing Tile & Stone will be offering a Powder Room Giveaway,
including a Kohler Archer vanity with sink and chrome faucet,
and a 2-piece Kohler Archer toilet. Enter to win this giveaway
at booth 608.
A
portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to
the American Red Cross and AmeriCares, non-profit disaster
relief and humanitarian aid organizations. Admission at door
is $10.00 or you can download
advance free admission passes here.
Stamford
Plaza Hotel (Formerly the Sheraton)
2701 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
CTExpos.Com
March
2010 - Various Dates
5
New Exhibits:
Ridgefield's Aldrich Museum
Ridgefield's
Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art presents five new exhibits:
Paying a Visit to Mary, an exhibition organized by Canadian
curator Maxine Kopsa (end date June 6th); Jeanne Finley and
John Muse: Sleeping Under Stars, Living Under Satellites (end
date June 6th); Chad Kleitsch: White Box — photographs
of the Unseen Museum (end date March 14th); an exhibit of
sculptures, photographs, and drawings by Tom Molloy (end date
June 13th) and Jo Yarrington: Ocular Visions (end date: June
6th.) An opening reception takes place January 31st from 5-7
PM. Admission is $25. Museum hours are: Tuesday - Sunday,
12 noon to 5 PM.
This
exhibit runs through June 13, 2010.
Aldrich
Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
(203) 438-4519
www.aldrichart.org
March
2010 — Varoius Dates
Culinary
Classes
Join
Clarke, Connecticut's kitchen resource center as they celebrate
their recently opened cooking school, The Clarke Culinary
Center. Learn to cook with some serious techniques and culinary
secrets from your favorite restaurants. Classes range from
$50 to $85 per person and include all food, equipment and
tastings. Reservations are required. Please check web site
to confirm dates and times: www.clarkecorp.com/ChefSeries
Wednesday
February 17th : Food and Wine Pairing (Class 1 of 4) - Barcelona
Wednesday February 24th : Food w/ Wine Pairings with Jean-Louis
Gerin
Thursday February 25th : Tuna - Raw & Rare with Matt Storch
Thursday March 4th : Spice Up the Winter Blues with Julia
Deane
Thursday March 11th : Slow & Low Springtime Cooking with
Matt Storch
Wednesday March 24th : Tapas Party At Home (Class 1 of 4)
- Barcelona
Wednesday April 21st : Master Class (Class 1 of 4) - Barcelona
The
Clarke Culinary Center
64 South Main Street
South Norwalk, CT
(800) 842-5275 Ext. 206
www.clarkeculinarycenter.com
Through
March 18, 2010
New
IMAX Film: Maritime Aquarium
"Mysteries of the Great Lakes", a new IMAX®
movie at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, lets you bask in the
beauty of America's "inland seas" and join scientists
working to reintroduce an ancient species. The film celebrates
one of Earth's greatest freshwater ecosystems, and is a rallying
cry for the lakes' continued protection. Show times are 11
AM, 1 PM and 3 PM. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors
65+ and $6.50 for children 2-12.
Maritime
Aquarium
10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
(203) 852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org
March
19, 20, 21, 2010
Annual
Ephemera Society of America Fair, Old Greenwich, CT
The
30th annual Ephemera Society of America International Paper
Fair is a world-class fair designed to provide Ephemera enthusiasts
an exceptional collecting and educational opportunity. Bigger
and better than ever, the fair will feature over 80 Internationally
prominent ephemera dealers from across the United States,
Canada, England, and Europe, presenting an incredible array
of vintage ephemera, books and works on paper. Conference
Hours: Friday, March 19: 9am-4pm/Sunday March 21: 9-11am.
Fair Hours: Saturday, March 20: 10am-5pm/Sunday March 21:
11am-4pm. Appraisals: Sunday, March 21: 12:30-2pm, $5/item.
Auction: Saturday, March 20: 6:30pm. Admission: Adults: $12,
Youths 12-21: $6, Under 12: free w/paid Adult, plenty of free
parking.
Hyatt
Regency Hotel
1800 E. Putnam Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(315) 655-9139
www.finebooksmagazine.com/press/2010

March
23, 2010
Historic
Stone Walls of Greenwich
The Greenwich Land Trust and the Historical Society of the
Town of Greenwich will join forces for this educational program
about the historical significance of stone walls in and around
Greenwich. The event will begin with a lecture about the variety
of walls seen throughout town and will end with a lovely field
trip on a GLT preserve to see some walls up close. This even
is free of charge, but donations to either sponsoring organization
are encouraged. March 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM.
RSVP:
Jacinta A. Mullins
The
Greenwich Land Trust
132 East Putnam Avenue, 2 East, Suite D
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-2151
www.gltrust.org
March
24 and 26, 2010
Westport
for Dummies Tour
The Westport Historical Society is offering
two Westport for Dummies Tours on Wednesday, March 24th and
Friday, March 26th from 10 am to noon. This special guided
bus tour was created to give a thorough overview of key places
in Westport as well as an historical overview of Westport’s
legendary residents and events. The tour is given by Allen
Raymond, Town Historian; Ron Malone, Former Chief of Police;
and Peter Jennings, an 11th generation Westporter. Fee: $15,
includes bus, guided tour and handout. Reservations are required.
Call (203) 222-1424 or email: bbrauner@westporthistory.org
Westport
Historical Society
25 Avery Place, Westport, CT
(203) 222-1424
www.westporthistory.org
March
26 - 28, 2010
The
Junior League: 18th Annual Art Show
The
Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County's Eighteenth Annual
Art Show will take place on March 26th through 28th at the
Burr Homestead in Fairfield, CT. Admission is $7.00, $5.00
in advance. Senior Citizens are $5, and Children under 12
are free. All proceeds benefit the JLEFC and its community
projects. Pictured: Autumn Landscape by Jim Grabowski, Garden
Delight by Anda J. Styler, Lily Pond by Elise Mills, and Tidal
March Sunset by Andrea Wiley.
Junior
League of Eastern Fairfield County
Burr Homestead
739 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)
259-9995
www.jlefc.org
March
27, 2010
Litchfield
Antiquarian Book and Ephemera Fair
This
fair features rare
and antiquarian books, vintage paperbacks and comic books,
vintage photographs and postcards, children's books, cook
books, and more. The fair runs from 3:30 to 8:30 pm. Admission:
$5.00, or $3.00 with discount
coupon.
The Litchfield
Community Center
421 Bantam Road (Route 202), Litchfield, CT 06759
(413) 528-2327
www.bookfairs.com
Through
April 18, 2010
Science
Exhibit: Discovery Museum
The
Discovery Museum presents "Amusement Park Science",
an interactive exhibit that explores the physics behind the
fun at amusement parks. It features a look at the Bumper Blaster,
hands-on with create-a-coaster and K'Nex area, a momentum
machine, and much more. Hours are: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM
to 5 PM and Sunday, noon to 5 PM. Admission is $7 and $8.50.
The
Discovery Museum & Planetarium
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
(203) 372-3521
www.discoverymuseum.org
April
22, 2010
Earth
Day Preserve Clean-Up
Cos Cob, CT
Bring
you children and friends to The Greenwich Land Trust's afternoon
of Earth Day service and preserve stewardship. Many hands
are needed to help pick up and dispose of garbage and clear
invasive species. This is a great way to celebrate the 40th
Anniversary of Earth Day. For the second year, GLT's friends
at Pizza Post will be donating 50% of their Earth Day proceeds
to the GLT (if you mention the GLT when placing your order).
You can support this partnership by treating your family or
co-workers to Pizza Post on April 22, 2010.
RSVP:
Jacinta A. Mullins
The
Greenwich Land Trust
132 East Putnam Avenue, 2 East, Suite D
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-2151
www.gltrust.org
Through
April 25, 2010
Exhibit:
Bruce Museum, Greenwich

The
Bruce Museum presents its exhibition "Exotic Encounters:
Art, Travel, and Modernity in the Collection of the Bruce
Museum," featuring approximately 70 rare, rich, and wondrous
objects, including an array of paintings, sculpture, and photography,
as well as decorative and utilitarian objects. Museum hours
are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 1-
5 PM.
Bruce
Museum
One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT
203-869-0376
www.brucemuseum.org
April
30, 2010
Near
and Far Aid House Tour

The
time honored Designer House Tour, showcasing private homes
in Westport, Southport, Greenfield Hill and Fairfield, traditionally
opens it doors in spring. The event kicks off with an exclusive
"Toast the Tour" celebration the evening before
the show. The Tour morning begins with a breakfast headlined
by a well known designer, and continues with welcome viewings
of exceptional and highly personalized residences decorated
by renowned interior designers.
Friday, April 30, 10:00 AM - 4:00PM House Tour Tickets: $60
in advance; $75 day of tour Related Events: "Toast The
Tour" An Opening Night reception in an elegant historic
home from the 1920's Jazz Era, sitting on a hilltop in Fairfield.
Thursday, April 29, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Tickets: $100 "Friends",
$150 "Supporters", $200 "Leaders" Decorating
Power Breakfast with Eric Cohler, The "Mixmaster"
of Contemporary and Classical elements and one of the most
sought after leading designers. Fairfield County Hunt Club,
Westport, CT, Friday, April 30, Tickets; $65. For information
on purchasing tickets for all events please visit www.nearandfar.org.
All proceeds go to the Near & Far Aid Association.
Near
& Far Aid
P.O. Box 717
Southport, CT 06890
www.nearandfar.org/event
May
1, 2010
Living
Green Home Show
In
response to the growing interest and awareness in "Green
Building," the Green Committee of the Litchfield County
Board of REALTORS®, Inc., in conjunction
with the Home Builders Association of Northwest Connecticut
will be hosting the Living Green Home Show on May 1st, 2010
from 10am-4pm at the Armory in Torrington to promote local
businesses and educate attendees about green building products
and services that are available within the community. The
show is open to the public for free admission.
Torrington Armory
153 South Main
Torrington, CT 06790
www.livinggreenhomeshow.com
May
2, 2010
Spring
Walk: Greenwich, CT

Join
The Greenwich Land Trust for a beautiful walk to explore GLT's
Gildersleeve, Sargent, and Stone Preserves on May 2nd at 2:00
PM to 4:00 PM. These three preserves add to an extensive greenway
in the Byram River watershed in northern Greenwich. The walk
will feature a self-guided natural history tour that was planned
by the very creative Jen Deinard and Serena Bechtel. Join
Daniel Barrett, GLT's Environmental Director for a glimpse
at the aquatic life found on these properties. Midway through
the walk, friends and neighbors will gather in the meadow
to enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and children's activities.
Bring the whole family.
RSVP:
Jacinta A. Mullins
The
Greenwich Land Trust
132 East Putnam Avenue, 2 East, Suite D
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-2151
www.gltrust.org
Through
May 23, 2010
Gerberich's
Gadgetry: Art that Moves
Museum
visitors have fond memories of Steve Gerberich's "Springs,
Sprockets, and Pulleys," the exhibition that took over
every nook and cranny of the Bendel Mansion (Main Building)
in 2001, invigorating and thrilling visitors with its vitality
and whimsy. The artist returns to the Museum with Gerberich's
Gadgetry, a compilation of works reflecting his 25-year artistic
career, on Jan. 29, 2010, with a special Members' Preview
& Opening Reception in the Bendel Mansion Galleries.
The
Brooklyn artist's creativity and imagination are a breath
of fresh air: using materials long overlooked by others, Gerberich's
artworks suggest to visitors countless scenarios and intriguing
possibilities. Gerberich is a recycler extraordinaire. Under
his sure hand, everything old is, undoubtedly, new again.
Described as "Analog Work for the Digital Age,"
Gerberich artworks ask us to step back from the frenzy and
let the clanking, clanging motion of each piece take us on
a tour of our own memories as filtered through his imagination.
Included
in the exhibition are "Amer-O-Matic," (2002) "a
contemplative piece that leads the viewer on a journey from
the Idealistic dreams of childhood to a bittersweet loss of
innocence;" "Bells and Whistler," in which
Alexander Graham Bell meets Whistler's Mother via a cacophony
of sounds contained in a Deco china closet.
Bendel
Mansion (Main Building)
Stamford
Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford CT 06903
(203) 977-6538
www.stamfordmuseum.org
Through
May 30, 2010
Exhibition:
The Bruce Museum, Greenwich

The
Bruce Museum presents its new exhibition "Writing the
Earth: 2,000 Years of Geography and Mapping," which features
a selection of world maps printed between 1511 and 1800 that
are on loan from a private collection. The show also includes
a small group of maps from 1570 featuring the Americas. Admission
is $6 and $7, and is free to all on Tuesdays. Museum hours
are Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 1-5
PM.
Bruce
Museum
One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT
203-869-0376
www.brucemuseum.org
Through
June 13, 2010
Exhibit:
Katonah Museum of Art
The Katonah Museum presents the exhibit, The Art of Contemporary
Puppet Theater, featuring works by puppeteers, sculptors,
and film and media artists. It demonstrates how the often
daring art of puppetry can explore a range of ideas and emotions.
Participating Artists include: Eric Bass/Sandglass Theater,
Janie Geiser, Liz Goldberg, Chris Green, Dan Hurlin, William
Kentridge/Handspring Puppets, Ralph Lee, Mabou Mines, Brian
Selznick, Julie Taymor, Hanne Tierney, and Basil Twist. The
exhibition also includes films by additional artists. Museum
hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday
12-5 PM. Admission is free from 10 AM to noon and $3 or $5
thereafter. Admission: 10am-12pm, free; 12-5 pm, $5 general,
$3 for seniors and students; Members and children under 12
free.
Katonah
Museum of Art
Route 22 at Jay Street, Katonah, NY
(914) 232-9555
www.katonahmuseum.org

September,
2010
Go
Wild! Family Field Day, Greenwich CT
Plans are underway for the 2010 Greenwich Land Trust "Go
Wild" annual event and includes hot air balloon rides,
a giant obstacle course, hay maze, petting zoo, and plenty
of food and entertainment for the whole family. An event not
to be missed. White Birch Farm Conservation Easement (Greenwich
Polo Club). Date to be announced.
The
Greenwich Land Trust
132 East Putnam Avenue, 2 East, Suite D
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-2151
www.gltrust.org
On-Going:
Exhibit:
New
Canaan Architects 1953-1983

Exhibited
on the second floor of the New Canaan Historical Society's
Town House is an overview of thirty years of work by New Canaan
architects. Most of the works selected for this exhibit are
located out of New Canaan, for as their fame spread, commissions
took the architects far and wide, and their styles developed
in a variety of architectural expressions. Included among
the works in the exhibit are personal interpretations of the
International Style, restorations, eclecticisms, and Post-Modern
allusions to our past.
The
New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge, is open Tuesday
through Saturday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the gallery
is closed between 12:30 and 2 p.m. For further information,
call (203) 966-1776 or visit www.nchistory.org
On-Going
Exhibition:
Reframing
American Art: The Roy R. Neuberger Collection
The
works of art included in this exhibition are selections from
Roy R. Neuberger’s (American, born 1903) generous gift
to Purchase College, State University of New York, which helped
to establish the Neuberger Museum of Art. In addition to the
many iconic paintings and sculptures for which the collection
is known is a presentation of photographs, drawings, and prints
never before exhibited. Bold groupings and expanded texts
shed new light on the aesthetic and social commitments of
leading American artists in the middle of the twentieth century.
Neuberger
Museum of Art
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577-1400
Phone: (914) 251-6117 www.neuberger.org
On-Going
Exhibition:
The African Collection of the Neuberger Museum of Art
The
African Collection of the Neuberger Museum of Art provides
an introduction to the richness and complexity of the artistic
traditions of Africa.
Focusing
on central Africa, the collection spans a broad geographic
range from Mali to Mozambique, offering artistic insight into
more than thirty cultures.
Of
the major works on display, many come from the collection
of the late Lawrence Gussman, a notable collector and resident
of Scarsdale, New York. Among them are a very rare harp, indeed
the only anthropomorphic harp of the Tsogo peoples of Gabon
known to be in an American museum, and two forceful Fang reliquary
guardian figures.
Visit
the AFRICAN ART WEBSITE www.neuberger.org/africanArt,
which showcases many outstanding examples from the collection,
including 360 degree views of several objects.
Neuberger
Museum of Art
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577-1400
Open: Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm
Phone: 914.251.6100 (Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Phone: 914.251.6117 (Sat. - Sun., 12 noon - 5 pm)
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