Greenwich Historical Society Community Artists Series

The Greenwich Historical Society Museum Shop launched the Community Artists Series on March 3, 2010. The program will feature selected artists who work in a variety of media and will highlight examples of their work that complement themes of the Historical Society’s rotating exhibitions.

Art has always been a major focus for the Greenwich Historical Society, whose Bush-Holley House in Cos Cob was a cradle for American Impressionism and the inspiration for many prominent American artists. As a renewed commitment to this artistic legacy, the Community Artists Series has been established to support and encourage contemporary local artists by offering a welcoming venue for the exhibition of their work.

Artists interested in participating in this program should contact
Michele Couture or call 203-869-6899.

 AUGUST

Greenwich Community Artists Series:
Timeless Images by Vincent A. Campanella, M.D. Opening Reception
Thursday, August 19
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Dr. Campanella is a retired medical imaging consultant and has been an avid photographer over 40 years, the last 12 as a professional. His diverse subject matter features everything from fine art, nature and still life, to portraits and architecture. He strives to capture dramatic natural light and color but also enjoys exploring the interplay of light and shadow tonality in his approach to black and white images. All works on display are for sale, and part of the proceeds will benefit the Greenwich Historical Society.

August 18 – October 12, 2010
Hours:  Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 4:00 pm
Greenwich Historical Society, Storehouse Museum Shop
Free admission

SEPTEMBER

Green Market Dinner at the Barn: A Conversation with Jill Isenbarger and Jack Algiere of Stones Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
Friday, September 10
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Dinner: 7:30 pm

Well into the twentieth century, Greenwich was known for growing everything from oysters to onions. Is local farming still important? Join Jill Isenbarger, Executive Director of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Jack Algiere, “Four-Season” Farm manager, as they explain why growing food close to home is essential for our own health as well as that of the environment. Then join us for a delicious Green Market Dinner in the Barn featuring a three-course dinner with wine by our own homegrown chef Jeff Pandolfino.

Stone Barns educates the public about farm-to-table connections by simultaneously serving as a farm, kitchen, education center and “laboratory. ”Stone Barns also sources the famous on-premises Blue Hill Restaurant, which “showcases the farmers' year-round activities by bringing the field to the plate.”

$25.00 Cocktail Reception Only
$85.00 Cocktail Reception and Dinner
Group tables available. Space for dinner is limited.
For reservations, call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10

Greenwich Historical Society Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Reception
Tuesday, September 21
6:00 – 7:30 pm

The Greenwich Historical Society invites members and friends to celebrate the first annual Greenwich Preservation Awards and attend the annual meeting of the Greenwich Historical Society. A committee composed of recognized authorities on architecture and preservation from Greenwich and elsewhere in Connecticut have selected and will showcase five Greenwich organizations or projects that demonstrate the aesthetic, cultural and economic benefits of preservation.

Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich CT 
Members: $40 Nonmembers: $50
To register call 203-869-6899 ext 10

Gallery Exhibition
From This Day Forward… Looking Back at Greenwich Weddings
September 29, 2010 through Sunday, March 6, 2011
Members Opening Reception Tuesday, September 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

An exploration of American weddings and wedding traditions from the time of the American Revolution to the present day examined in a unique exhibition of costumes, artifacts and photographs from the Greenwich Historical Society Collection.  Learn how historic events influenced the weddings of everyone from socialites to newly arrived immigrants and how individual wedding stories can come to life to illuminate the larger history of a community.

Hours:  Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 4:00 pm
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors and Students $8, Members Free, Children 6 and under Free

OCTOBER

Brunch and Learn
Something Old, Something New: The Origins of Wedding Rituals and Traditions
Monday, October 4
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Take a wedding march through time as Alden O'Brien, Curator of Costume and Textiles, DAR Museum, Washington, D.C., explores wedding customs through diaries, fashion plates, photographs and genre paintings from the Revolutionary period to the Jazz Age.

Greenwich Historical Society, Vanderbilt Education Barn
$15 for nonmembers, $10 members, Optional brunch $10
Click here to register or call 203-869-6899 ext 18

William C. Crooks Distinguished Lecture: Abraham Lincoln As Commander-in-Chief
Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium
Tuesday, October 19
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lecture by James McPherson, noted historian, preservation crusader and Pulitzer Prize winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era. The lecture takes its subject from McPherson’ book, Abraham Lincoln, in which he builds the case that Lincoln’s “hands-on” style and decisions as commander-in-chief during the civil war effectively combined political policy and military strategy to ensure the nation’s survival. A perspective on presidential power as relevant today as it was during the Civil War.

Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium, 101 West Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT
Free admission. Reservations required. To register call 203-869-6899 ext 18

Historic Walk: Bruce Park 
Sunday, October 24
2:00 pm

What do the construction of I-95, the Revolutionary War and the site of a 200-year-old mill and farm have in common? They're all part of the history of Bruce Park, Greenwich's oldest public park, established in 1908 through a bequest of Robert Moffat Bruce. Come and hear about the park at the heart of Greenwich and find out why it's more than just another pretty place to commune with the ducks, play a round of croquet or take a snooze in the shade. Tour held in conjunction with the Greenwich Tree Conservancy and led by Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman and Greenwich Historical Society Archivist Anne Young.

Free admission but donations to either organization welcome.
Reservations required and space limited. Call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18

NOVEMBER

Story Barn: Happily Ever After?
Thursday, November 18
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Program begins at 7:30 pm

Henny Youngman once said,  “The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” A talented group of storytellers will regale you with their own not-so-secret musings on weddings and marriage.

Story Barn is a contemporary approach to oral tradition inspired by Themoth.org, a New York organization dedicated to “celebrating the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience.” Each storyteller will relate their own “no-holds-barred,” five-minute tale about the most “cherished” institution. (Held in conjunction with the exhibition From This Day Forward: Looking Back at Greenwich Weddings)

Greenwich Historical Society,Vanderbilt Education Barn
$15 for nonmembers $10 for members.
Beer, wine and light refreshments included.
Click here to register or call 203-869-6899 ext 18

Historical Society Black and White  Ball Fundraising Event
Friday, November 12
7 pm - 12 am

An elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing in a brand new venue and the Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds will help to fund Historical Society initiatives across the board including the maintenance of the Bush-Holley House and Historic site, preservation activities and award-winning educational programs, lectures and exhibitions for children and adults throughout the year. 

The Loading Dock, Stamford, CT
Advance ticket purchase required. For information call 203-869-6899, Ext. 15.
Corporate sponsorships and group tables available

DECEMBER

Antiquarius Holiday Boutique
Opening Night and Cocktail Hour Shopping- Tuesday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A fabulous array of one-of-a-kind gift items by a selection of well-known, specialty vendors. Tuesday evening shopping offers attendees a chance to shop in a relaxed, social setting. Light hors d'oeuvres will be passed and a cash bar will be available. On Wednesday, guests can enjoy holiday shopping during or after the Historical Society’s Antiquarius Holiday House Tour. Part of the proceeds benefits the Greenwich Historical Society.

Greenwich Country Club
Free admission

Antiquarius Holiday House Tour
Wednesday, December 8
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Who wouldn’t want to visit five of the most impeccably designed houses in Greenwich? Join us for this eagerly awaited annual event and catch a glimpse of homes you usually only see in the pages of top shelter magazines. A tour de force of design style and real inspiration for individuals and professionals alike. Optional Country Club Lunch available. Proceeds benefit the Greenwich Historical Society.

Tickets $100 . Advance purchase required.
Call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18