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    Nov 30, 2012 | Hartford Courant

  1. Miss Florence Artists Tree Going Up On Saturday

    This year’s incarnation of Miss Florence's Artist Tree, a holiday tradition at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, will go up on Saturday, Dec. 1 and will stay up until Sunday, Jan. 6.
    This year’s incarnation of Miss Florence's Artist Tree, a holiday tradition at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, will go up on Saturday, Dec. 1 and will stay up until Sunday, Jan. 6. The Christmas tree is decorated by little palettes painted...

    Tags: Museums, Holidays, Arts and Culture, Old Lyme, Arts

    2. Oct 10, 2012 |Column| ctnow.com

  2. The Grand Return Of The Fairy Houses

    The wonderful Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme has brought back an exhibit that literally wowed the crowds three years ago.  The Wee Faerie Village, which includes 33 hand-made, intricate dwellings hidden around the museum's property, opened last weekend.  Visitors can see this beautiful exhibit through November 5th.
    The wonderful Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme has brought back an exhibit that literally wowed the crowds three years ago.  The Wee Faerie Village, which includes 33 hand-made, intricate dwellings hidden around the museum's property, opened last...

    Tags: Old Lyme

    3. Oct 10, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  3. Art For Everyone: Publicly Funded Art From the New Deal Era

    <strong>Art for Everyone: The Federal Art Project in Connecticut</strong>
    Art for Everyone: The Federal Art Project in Connecticut On view until Feb. 5, 2013. Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, mattatuckmuseum.org   Among certain political circles, it is holy writ that the government has never produced, never...

    Tags: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Waterbury, Southington, Southbury, Museum Dioramas

    4. Oct 1, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  4. Get Enchanted at the Florence Griswold Museum's Wee Faerie Village Exhibit

    October can feel pretty magical, with fall in full swing and the approach of Halloween. Get all enchanted at the Florence Griswold Museum with the exhibit <em>Wee Faerie Village: In the Land of Picture Making</em>. It's a family-friendly event where the museum's grounds are transformed into a land fit for faeries. This is done with the help of more than 30 artists, creating faerie homes out of trees, flowers and other objects of nature. This whimsical setting is in place from Oct. 5 to Nov. 5. <strong><em></em></strong>
    October can feel pretty magical, with fall in full swing and the approach of Halloween. Get all enchanted at the Florence Griswold Museum with the exhibit Wee Faerie Village: In the Land of Picture Making. It's a family-friendly event where the museum's...

    Tags: Museums, Halloween, Arts and Culture, Old Lyme

    5. Sep 25, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  5. Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme Hosting a Harvest Moon Dinner Dance This Friday

    Celebrate the days of fall in full Lyme Art Colony style this weekend at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. The museum hosts a Harvest Moon Dinner Dance &amp; Benefit Auction, to coincide with the full harvest moon. The event features live and silent auctions, including a Sunday jazz brunch and croquet lessons for six at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I. (pictured), as well as cocktails, music by Mass-Conn-Fusion, and a sit-down dinner from Gourmet Galley. Author and humorist Gina Barreca serves as mistress of ceremonies for the evening. Tickets start at $150, and reservations are required. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 122 for more info. <strong><em></em></strong>
    Celebrate the days of fall in full Lyme Art Colony style this weekend at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. The museum hosts a Harvest Moon Dinner Dance & Benefit Auction, to coincide with the full harvest moon. The event features live and silent...

    Tags: Museums, Arts and Culture, Auction Service, Old Lyme, Arts

    6. Jul 26, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  6. A Midsummer Festival's Dream

    Connecticut's shoreline is rich with history and community involvement, and Old Lyme is no exception. This Friday and Saturday, six venues in the town's historic district host the annual Midsummer Festival, a full spectrum of fun for the whole family. On Friday, view exhibitions at the Lyme Art Association (90 Lyme St.) and Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts (84 Lyme St.) from 5-7 p.m., before a concert by River City Slim &amp; the Zydeco Hogs at the Florence Griswold Museum (96 Lyme St.). Also at the museum, before the concert, is an open house and a pre-concert dinner (call Gourmey Galley at 860-415-9589 to order your food). Saturday, the Florence Griswold Museum hosts a Parading Paws Dog Show (9-11:30 a.m.), the Market En Plein Air and an Artisan Fair (both 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). The Lyme Art Association has a paperback book sale (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), and animals posting for artists to paint their pictures (10 a.m.-2 p.m.). Old Lyme Inn (85 Lyme St.) has live music from 11 a.m.-dark. Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts a Youth Music Stage (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and a book signing by Regina Barreca (1:30-2:30 p.m.). Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds (80-1 Lyme St.) hosts and open studio. Lyme Street Merchants (10-60 Lyme St.) have sidewalk sales and more. To see more events, head to oldlymeartalliance.org. <strong></strong>
    Connecticut's shoreline is rich with history and community involvement, and Old Lyme is no exception. This Friday and Saturday, six venues in the town's historic district host the annual Midsummer Festival, a full spectrum of fun for the whole family....

    Tags: Entertainment, Museums, Lyme, Fine Arts, Arts and Culture

    7. Jul 25, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  7. 7 Things to Do This Weekend (July 28th and 29th)

    Unsure of what to do this weekend to pass the time? Consider paying a visit to any of these events, festivals, shows and celebrations taking place on July 28th and 29th.
    Unsure of what to do this weekend to pass the time? Consider paying a visit to any of these events, festivals, shows and celebrations taking place on July 28th and 29th. Connecticut Wine Festival What: A celebration of Connecticut’s wine industry....

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Jazz (genre), Wines, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Meriden

    8. Jun 11, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  8. Florence Griswold Museum's new exhibit offers highlights from the Albany Institute of History & Art

    Nearly 60 works shining a light on the history of the Hudson River Valley are on display at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, on loan from the Albany Institute of History &amp; Art. Included in the mix are paintings by Dutch settlers and contemporary works showcasing the region's continuing artistic legacy. <strong><em></em></strong>
    Nearly 60 works shining a light on the history of the Hudson River Valley are on display at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, on loan from the Albany Institute of History & Art. Included in the mix are paintings by Dutch settlers and...

    Tags: Museums, Hudson River, Arts and Culture, Old Lyme, Arts

    9. Jun 21, 2012 | Hartford Courant

  9. Show At Florence Griswold In Old Lyme On New York's Dutch Heritage

    There's a beautiful new show at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, "On Hudson," with items about New York's Dutch history and the Hudson River School. (This work is by Jasper Cropsey.) Read my story <a href="http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/hc-flo-gris-hudson-0624-20120621,0,823160.story" target="_blank">here</a>.
    There's a beautiful new show at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, "On Hudson," with items about New York's Dutch history and the Hudson River School. (This work is by Jasper Cropsey.) Read my story here.

    Tags: Hudson River, Florence Griswold, Old Lyme

    10. May 2, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  10. Experience the Florence Griswold Museum for free on May 5

    This Saturday is your one chance of the year to experience the Florence Griswold Museum for free. The Museum opens its doors to all on its ninth annual community day on Sat., May 5. Guests can walk around the grounds, participate in activities, visit the gardens and view the Museum's current exhibition <em>...isms: Unlocking Art's Mysteries</em>. Musician Dave Fry performs his family-friendly concert at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Patricia O'Brien and Judy Perry, artists who've survived breast cancer and a car accident respectively, will talk about the role of art in their recoveries at 2 p.m. in the Museum Shop. <strong><em></em></strong>
    This Saturday is your one chance of the year to experience the Florence Griswold Museum for free. The Museum opens its doors to all on its ninth annual community day on Sat., May 5. Guests can walk around the grounds, participate in activities, visit...

    Tags: Museums, Breast Cancer, Arts and Culture, Old Lyme, Arts

    11. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  11. '...isms: Unlovking Art's Mysteries' at the Florence Griswold Museum

    Think about your favorite -ism. Do you know where it came from? Starting this week, the Florence Griswold Museum is shining a light on the many art world -isms, their traits and origins. Great examples of such styles as Impressionism, Luminism, Realism and more are on display, to help explain each movement for seasoned art viewers and those new to the world of museums alike. By examining each style in context, the similarities and overlap of other styles can be clearly noted and enjoyed.
    Think about your favorite -ism. Do you know where it came from? Starting this week, the Florence Griswold Museum is shining a light on the many art world -isms, their traits and origins. Great examples of such styles as Impressionism, Luminism, Realism...

    Tags: Arts, Museums, Museums, Artists, Arts and Culture

    12. Sep 13, 2011 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  12. 'Hidden Treasures,' 'Farmageddon' and 'Color Me Impressed' Playing Locally

    <em>H</em><em>idden Treasures </em>is a film that showcases some of the treasures within the national treasure that is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Alexandra Isles, the maker of the film, together with Yale Kneeland, a former Objects Curator at the Met, will be on hand to introduce and answer questions about the film at a special screening.
    Hidden Treasures is a film that showcases some of the treasures within the national treasure that is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Alexandra Isles, the maker of the film, together with Yale Kneeland, a former Objects Curator at the Met,...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Judges, New York City, Movies, Old Lyme

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