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Olana House ToursMay 17, 2012 - Jan 1, 2013The eminent Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900) designed Olana, his family home, studio, and estate as an integrated environment embracing architecture, art and landscape. Considered one of the most important artistic residences in the United States, Olana is a landmark of Picturesque landscape gardening with a Persian-inspired house at its summit, embracing... |
Southport Galleries' Melissa Barbieri ExhibitMay 17, 2012 - May 26, 2012Completing a hat-trick trifecta of successful solo shows, Melissa Barbieri returns to Southport Galleries. Mastering the ancient art of fresco painting with a distinctively au courant coolness, Barbieri presents vintaged nautical charts. Combining archival research and stunning painterly skills, she spins a nautical compass from Maine to points throughout Long Island Sound and into the... |
Westport Historical Society's "Building a Future from the Past"May 17, 2012 - Oct 31, 2012The Wilton Historical Society and a team of 11 Connecticut architecture firms explore the many ways historical homes are being preserved, protected and restored while being adapted for life in these modern times in a new exhibit called, “Building a Future from the Past.” The exhibit demonstrates the craftsmanship and viability of homes built 200 years ago, and explores the... |
The Hartford Junior League's 2012 Decorator Show House ViewingMay 17, 2012 - May 27, 2012THE HARTFORD JUNIOR LEAGUE’S DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE VIEWING The Junior League of Hartford presents the 2012 Decorator Show House located at 68 Scarborough St. in Hartford. JLH has held more than 10 decorator show houses in the past 30 years, raising money for all of its charitable community projects and programs. An impressive lineup of some of Greater Hartford’s most notable... |
Westport Arts Center SOLOS ExhibitionMay 17, 2012 - Jun 3, 2012The Westport Arts Center presents its 8th Annual SOLOS Exhibition celebrating the talent and diversity of Member Artists. Up to eight artists will be selected by this year’s juror Ian Berry to exhibit a body of work in the main gallery. Friday, Mar. 30 - Sunday, Jun. 3, Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.; 51 Riverside Ave., Westport. For more... |
"A New Leaf for Lasdon" Plant Sale and Preview EventMay 18, 2012The 21st annual plant sale at Lasdon Park & Arboretum on Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, will be preceded by a festive "New Leaf for Lasdon" preview party the evening of Friday, May 18, from 5:30 to 8 pm. Guests at the party will be treated to first pick of the plants, while enjoying wine & hors d'oeuvres in the garden. JoAnn DiRico Trautmann, coordinator... |
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)May 19, 2012 - May 22, 2012The 24th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) May 19-22, 2012 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY For more information, call 1-800-7469 or 212-204-1060 or visit icff.com |
Lion Rock Farm's Annual Trade Secrets EventMay 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012Don’t miss the Trade Secrets event benefiting Women’s Support Services. Connecticut Cottages & Gardens is the media sponsor for this two-day extravaganza featuring an antique and rare plant sale, as well as a unique garden tour showcasing four gardens, including the garden of Trade Secrets founder Bunny Williams. Tickets for Saturday’s sales are $35 and $100... |
CTC&G Innovation in Design AwardsMay 22, 2012Please join us at CTC&G's Sixth Annual Innovation in Design Awards TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 6:00 P.M. COCKTAILS 7:00 P.M. DINNER & AWARDS Hilton Stamford Hotel Garden Pavilion 1 First Stamford Place TICKET PRICING Tickets: $135 Couples: $250 Tables: Reserve by calling TICKETS AVAILABLE Online: cottages-gardens.com Email: events@cottagesgardens.com... |
Preview Party for ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop Designer ShowhouseMay 26, 2012On Saturday, May 26th the Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons, Inc. (www.arfhamptons.org) will host a preview cocktail party at ARF Thrift and Treasure Shop. The shop will be transformed into a stunning Designer Showhouse featuring 11 rooms designed by renowned interior decorators. Each stylish room will incorporate Thrift Shop items and pieces donated from the designers own collections. All... |
