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October 2019
Duende: Susan English and Elizabeth Gourlay
Reception: Friday evening, September 13, 6:30 – 8:00, public invited 1947 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538 Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 5:30 and by appointment Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to open the fall 2019 season with a two-person exhibition featuring new abstract paintings by Susan English and Elizabeth Gourlay. Susan English’s work is inspired by observations of light in relation to objects and the way that it is refracted by wind or the surface of the…
Find out more »Aida
Winner of four Tony® Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess and Radames, the soldier they both love. AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, with an exhilarating Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for the worldwide phenomenon The Lion King.…
Find out more »HABITAT CFC 5K RUN FOR HOME AND WORKBOOT CHALLENGE
The 5K Run for Home and Workboot Challenge was created over 20 years ago by Habitat CFC Co-Founder John Olson and has been one of our main events over the years. The Habitat CFC 5K Run is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors and is in partnership with WEBE 108 and WICC 600. The fast and flat course makes the 5K Run the perfect opportunity for serious runners to set personal records and all abilities to enjoy our scenic course (walkers…
Find out more »Exhibit Jylian GUSTLIN @ Canfin Gallery
The arrival of the recent works of Jylian GUSTLIN is always a joyous affair. One can rely not only on a definitive maturation, as evidenced in her new and beautifully rendered works, but by GUSTLIN’s continuous broadening of both subject and her approach to surface. Her compositions are now more complex spatially, and multi-dimensional in effect. The sketchy quality of her figures and heavy drips of pigment allows the viewer to better experience the hand of this artist, as she…
Find out more »Turandot (Puccini) The Met Opera Encore in HD
ENCORE PRESENTATION IN HD Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production of Turandot, which stars Christine Goerke in the title role of the icy Chinese princess who has renounced all men. Roberto Aronica sings Calàf, the suitor who risks his head for her hand and sings the famed aria “Nessun dorma.” Eleonora Buratto is the slave girl Liù, and James Morris is Calàf’s long-lost father, Timur. Approx. runtime: 3:22 Atria Senior Living Classical Series Underwritten by Jeanne…
Find out more »Forest Days
Forest Days is Greenwich Botanical Center's rain-or-shire nature immersion program for kids age 3-5. The fall session starts on 9/17. There are still a few spots open on Thursday afternoons. Tuition will be prorated for late registrants. To register, please visit the event page: https://greenwichbotanicalcenter.org/forestdays/fall-session-forest-days/
Find out more »Alien (40th Anniversary)
A special 40th-anniversary presentation of Alien coming to select cinemas featuring exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. Directed by Ridley Scott, the original sci-fi classic follows Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) investigating a suspected SOS on a remote planet and makes a terrifying discovery. Rated R | Running Time: 2hrs. Sponsors: Fathom events Cohen and Wolf
Find out more »Bridge at the Greenwich YMCA with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group
Come play Bridge at the Greenwich YMCA with The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group.
Find out more »Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk (Screening + Mini Golf)
Join us for “Playhouse” mini-golf, a few spiked Arnold Palmer’s at Bambi’s Bar followed by a screening of Filmmaker Jason Baffa’s gorgeous film! “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” examines the personal bonds and dynamic relationships that form between golfers and caddies. The film is narrated by actor and golf enthusiast Bill Murray.
Find out more »Air Supply
Back after a sold-out show last year, this Australian soft rock duo’s hits include “Lost In Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing At All,” “Even The Nights Are Better” and more!
Find out more »Qigong with Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health
With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated as “life energy”. Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind. Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition for twenty years. She opened her practice in 1995 in New York and moved her practice to Old Greenwich, CT where she has been helping people since…
Find out more »Qigong with Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health
With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated as “life energy”. Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind. Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition for twenty years. She opened her practice in 1995 in New York and moved her practice to Old Greenwich, CT where she has been helping people since…
Find out more »Autumnal Delight with The Essential Florist, Marna Ringel
In this workshop Marna Ringel, The Essential Florist will guide participants in creating a colorful fall floral arrangement in an organic container to brighten your autumnal home.
Find out more »ART Libris Preview Party
Join us for an evening of culture and celebration as we kick off the 22nd Annual Pequot Library Art Show! This year’s show, Art Libris draws inspiration from the intersection of art and text and will feature prominent and emerging artists from Fairfield County and well beyond. Guests will get a first look at the completed show, have the opportunity to bid on priceless items in the Silent Auction, enjoy nibbles and sips from Fox Pond Farm Catering, Tuck Gin…
Find out more »Sutton Foster
Sutton Foster is an award-winning actor, singer and dancer who has performed in 11 Broadway shows – most recently the revival of Violet – and originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, and Shrek The Musical. Her Tony Award-winning performances include Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie. As a solo artist, she has toured the country and graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Feinstein’s, Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series and many other venues. She released her third solo album, Take Me to…
Find out more »Nick Di Paolo
In a world where political correctness has run amok, Nick Di Paolo continues to be honest with his audiences. One of the very few comedians known to lean right, Nick is unafraid and unapologetic. Nick currently hosts “The Nick DiPaolo Show” every Monday through Thursday and tours the country on weekends. Nick has performed on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Conan O’ Brien. He was twice nominated for an Emmy for his writing…
Find out more »ART Libris – 22nd Annual Art Show
Saturday, October 19 - Sunday, October 27, 2019, during library hours Celebrating the inspiration and intersection of word and image View dynamic art forms at Pequot Library’s 22nd Annual Juried Art Show. Open to artists of all ages working in all media: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and video. Juried by Lisa Cooper of Elisa Contemporary Art. This year also features a special 22 Under 22 category to be displayed in the Perkin Gallery, juried by acclaimed artist Michele…
Find out more »Ghouls in the Garden
Join Greenwich Botanical Center for Ghouls in the Garden, our annual Halloween-themed celebration in Greenwich’s own spooky forest, the Montgomery Pinetum. The afternoon is filled with fun family activities including a costume parade, spook walk, pumpkin decorating contest, prizes and tasty refreshments. EARLY BIRD pricing expires on October 6th. Rain Date: Sunday, October 20.
Find out more »JJ Grey – Front Porch Sessions
Back after a sold out show in 2017 with Mofro, J.J. Grey returns with an intimate solo performance of his Southern soul, rock and blues hits! From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for…
Find out more »2nd Annual Audubon Greenwich Bridal Fête
Engaged couples, friends and family, join us for the 2nd Annual Audubon Greenwich Bridal Fête! Come meet inspirational, curated wedding vendors while strolling through the beautiful grounds of the Audubon Greenwich. Enjoy special experiences provided by vendors, food & drink samples, raffle prizes and more! Moffly Media is the exclusive media partner of the Bridal Fête. All attendees will receive a swag bag filled with special offerings and the Moffly Media Wedding Guide, a digest with wedding planning tips. Bridal…
Find out more »Flamenco Legends by Javier Limón: The Paco de Lucía Project
Paco de Lucía was widely considered to be the world’s premier flamenco guitarist and by many to be Spain’s greatest musical export. He died more than three years ago, leaving behind an immense impact on flamenco music. Now members of his last touring band, led by guitarist-producer and 10-time Latin Grammy® winner Javier Limón, are on the road as the Flamenco Legends, revisiting the late guitarist's music and honoring his legacy while paving a new path into the future of…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin
Enjoy 1-hour sessions of healing yoga with certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher, Helena Svetin. “The highest form of spiritual practice is self-observation without judgment” Swami Kripalu Yoga is about controlling the thought waves in the mind. The mind is like an ever-flowing river, filled with rocks and bumps. The purpose of yoga is to train the mind to step out of the river and help break the mind’s cycle of happiness followed by pain and suffering. In order…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin
Enjoy 2-hour sessions of healing yoga with certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher, Helena Svetin. Classes are weekly from September 9-June 30. No class on: Oct 14, Nov. 11,Dec. 30, 2019; Feb 17, May 25. “The highest form of spiritual practice is self-observation without judgment” Swami Kripalu The practice of yoga originates from India and is thousands of years old. Yoga is about controlling the thought waves in the mind. The mind is like an ever-flowing river, filled with…
Find out more »Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show
Founded in Greenwich, Connecticut 1996, Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is a breast cancer foundation making a unique, national impact. It is one of the largest private, non-corporate breast cancer organizations in the United States. Since its inception, the organization has awarded more than $27 million in grants, supporting its mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Breast Cancer Alliance invests in innovative research, breast…
Find out more »YWCA Greenwich Preschool Open House
YWCA Greenwich preschool is a world of learning, laughter and love for your children. We offer a beautiful, modern, spotless facility - in the heart of Greenwich - and a community of trained educators who care about your child's development and well-being. On Tuesday, October 22, from 10:00 am – noon, YWCA Greenwich will host parents who are making decisions about their child’s first educational experience. For more information, contact Geri Smiles at 203-869-6501, ext. 221.
Find out more »The Searchers Screening
Bedford Playhouse is thrilled to screen The Searchers as the October installment for Classic Tuesday -- a wildly successful program offered on select Tuesdays evenings once a month. John Farr, Founder of the Playhouse and Editor of bestmoviesbyfarr.com , will introduce and give a short talk about each film before the lights go down. After screenings, guests are invited to join him for “Farr @The Bar” – drinks and casual conversation following the film at Bambi’s Bar in the Playhouse…
Find out more »Meet Author and Designer Eddie Ross
GBC Lunch & Learn: Meet Author and Designer Eddie Ross EDDIE ROSS is the East Coast Editor of Better Homes & Gardens. He has worked as a design, decorating and food editor for House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living and Food Network. Recognized by design aficionados for his inventive, out-of-the-box approach to high-style decorating and entertaining on a budget, Eddie has re-imagined the aesthetic possibilities in secondhand finds, imbuing them with a chic and colorful sophistication within everyone’s reach. A trained…
Find out more »Bullying: A Medical Perspective | Resilience, Health Effects, and Treatment
On October 23rd, a panel of specialists from NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center will present the latest insights and research on the medical impact of bullying. They will discuss: Adverse health effects of bullying beyond mental wellbeing Resiliency and why certain children cope better than others Communication strategies and other therapeutic approaches Dr. Max Gomez of CBS News, one of the most recognized medical correspondents in the country, will moderate the discussion. A lengthy Q&A will follow the presentation. Panelists:…
Find out more »AUTHOR TALK AND SIGNING: “MY CREATIVE SPACE” BY DONALD M. RATTNER, ARCHITECT
Did you know that the color of your walls, the shape of your furniture, and amount of light in your home can all greatly impact your ability to come up with creative ideas? Greenwich architect Donald M. Rattner delves into these and other elements of interior design that researchers have found to positively influence creative task performance. The heavily illustrated talk will draw from his newly published book "My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and…
Find out more »Gordon Lightfoot
After more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,”…
Find out more »Qigong with Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health
With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated as “life energy”. Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind. Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition for twenty years. She opened her practice in 1995 in New York and moved her practice to Old Greenwich, CT where she has been helping people since…
Find out more »18th Annual Pacific House Gala
This distinguished signature event is an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. The region's most socially-minded residents and community leaders will gather together to compete for outstanding items and experiences in an exciting live and silent auction, plus each attendee will have an opportunity to 'tour' the Pacific House shelter and properties via virtual reality to see the impact of their support. The event will honor Round Hill Community Church and celebrate the work Pacific House does to transform…
Find out more »Antonio Sanchez & Migration
WITH: JOHN ESCREET, THANA ALEXA, CHASE BAIRD & MATT BREWER LINES IN THE SAND TOUR This five-time Grammy Award-winning, Mexican-American, jazz drummer is one of the most prominent bandleaders and composers of his generation, earning Golden Globe & BAFTA “Best Original Score” nominations for the acclaimed film, Birdman. Sanchez also plays in jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s Trio. In Lines In The Sand, Sanchez turns his anguish and anger into a moving musical statement, as much a protest against injustice as…
Find out more »Manon (Massenet) The Met Opera Live in HD
LIVE PRESENTATION IN HD Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music. Lisette Oropesa stars as the irresistible title character, the tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life, in Laurent Pelly’s revealing production. Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing. Maurizio Benini conducts Massenet’s sensual score. Approx. runtime: 4:12 Atria Senior Living Classical Series Underwritten…
Find out more »MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S WILD KINGDOM WITH PETER GROS
Wild life expert Peter Gros returns with friendly exotic animals LIVE on stage! Dedicated to the memory of one of the original Wild Kingdom hosts Jim Fowler, a Connecticut resident who donated much of his land to New Canaan land trust and recently passed away. Ridgefield Academy Family Series with support from Hamlet Hub
Find out more »Steven Wright
Back after a sold out stand-up set in 2017, this Academy Award-winning comedian, actor and writer is best known for his slow, deadpan delivery. Sponsors: Barts
Find out more »Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin
Enjoy 2-hour sessions of healing yoga with certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher, Helena Svetin. Classes are weekly from September 9-June 30. No class on: Nov. 11,Dec. 30, 2019; Feb 17, May 25. “The highest form of spiritual practice is self-observation without judgment” Swami Kripalu The practice of yoga originates from India and is thousands of years old. Yoga is about controlling the thought waves in the mind. The mind is like an ever-flowing river, filled with rocks and…
Find out more »A Historical Walk in the Pinetum
FREE for members! Connect with nature and go back in time. Join Lisa Beebe, Director of Horticulture of the Greenwich Botanical Center, as you look at how the landscape of the Pinetum has changed over the past 75 years. We will compare photos and history of the majestic “Wild Acres Estate” with the beauty of what has become the Montgomery Pinetum. Wear comfortable shoes and come dressed for the weather.
Find out more »November 2019
Qigong with Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health
With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated as “life energy”. Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind. Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition for twenty years. She opened her practice in 1995 in New York and moved her practice to Old Greenwich, CT where she has been helping people since…
Find out more »REACH Prep’s 25th Anniversary Gala
REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders. We are thrilled to celebrate this quarter-century milestone. The Gala will include cocktails, dinner and dancing, along with Alumni and Scholar speakers and featured speaker, Carlos Brito, CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev. Proceeds from the Gala make it possible for us to provide best-in-class programming to over 250 Scholars each year and equip them with…
Find out more »Ken Jeong
It’s a night of stand-up with actor, producer and writer Ken Jeong, known for his scene-stealing comedic roles in The Hangover, Crazy Rich Asians, Knocked Up, Role Models, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express and other hilarious films. He also appeared earlier this year on the television hit “The Masked Singer.” Jeong recently returned to his stand-up roots for his first-ever Netflix comedy special, “Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho” which launched globally on Valentine’s Day this year. Filmed at the Ice…
Find out more »Dahlia Winter Care: Digging Up, Storing and Caring for Dahlia Tubers
Just in time for the first frost, Greenwich Dahlia Society members will share “when, why and how” tips for storing your dahlia tubers over the winter. Learn from local experts! WHEN to DIG up, HOW to PREPARE, WHY to STORE at 40-50°
Find out more »Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s 11th Annual Greenwich Gala
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. This evening of patriotic generosity honoring Gold Star families will be nothing short of spectacular. Patriot Award recipient, Lieutenant General Laura Richardson serves as the Commanding General, U.S. Army North, will address the room followed by words from a Fallen Patriots scholarship recipient. The evening consists of: a cocktail hour, dinner, Fallen Patriots…
Find out more »Wicked Divas
A concert of Diva showstoppers starring Glinda (Alli Mauzey) and Elphaba (Mary Kate Morrissey) from the Broadway production of Wicked and featuring selections from Wicked, Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic, Phantom of the Opera and many others!
Find out more »“WHO’S WHO” A SHOW BY THE DAISY JOPLING BAND
“Who’s Who” is a rock show consisting of original violin arrangements of great songs by The Who, juxtaposed with hits from the Daisy Jopling Band. The concert is celebrating the release of the “Who’s Who” album on September 10, 2019, 50 years after the release of “Tommy” by The Who. Classical/rock violinist Daisy Jopling has toured the world, collaborated with super stars such as Bobby McFerrin, Hans Zimmer and Tony-Award winning director Tom Morris, and recorded 9 albums, 2 with…
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