Through November 13, 2011

Greenwich Designer Show House

This 13,000+ square foot English Manor Estate has been transformed into a showcase of beautiful design and decoration for all to see from October 16th through November 13th. Many talented designers and artists will be responsible for this amazing transformation, which will be impressive as soon as you enter the foyer with its grand staircase leading to the mezzanine. Above is a fabulous vaulted ceiling. Ahead you will see the music room and drawing room, while to your left is the library, and the dining room to your right. Other downstairs spaces include the kitchen and breakfast room, and hallways where you can view the work of various creative artists. Upstairs will feature two hallways converted into photo galleries, the master suite, and several bedrooms.

The magnificent grounds will be sure to impress you as well. There will be an outdoor kitchen, patio and pool areas, and professional outdoor lighting. All told, the Show House will present a wonderful opportunity for those who appreciate style to be inspired by the talent on display.

The Show House will be open daily, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sundays from noon to 5:00 PM. Design Lectures featuring a different designer and topic will be held on Thursdays at noon. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Regular Admission: $30. Only $20. with a discount coupon on www.greenwichshowhouse.com.

Greenwich Designer Show House
13 Aiken Road, Greenwich, CT
(203) 883-8024
www.greenwichshowhouse.com

November 11 — 12, 2011

Winterfair Gift Market - Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk

The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. proudly presents its Annual Winterfair Holiday Gift Market, a Fairfield County tradition. Winterfair is held at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford, CT.

Winterfair features exciting vendors offering a variety of unique merchandise and beautifully handcrafted items to suit all tastes and price points. Shoppers return year after year to find gourmet food items, accessories for their homes, fashions for the entire family, and those one-of-a-kind gift items that add sparkle and fun to holiday gift giving.

Winterfair Market at The Stamford Marriott
243 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
www.jlsn.org/winterfair

November 12 — 13, 2011

3rd Annual Gathering of the Craftsmen at The New England Historical Connection

The New England Historical Connection, a gallery of American Classic Furnishings, is hosting their annual Gathering of Craftsmen again this year. The format will be the same as the two previous years. Great location, New England's top Traditional American Handcrafted Artisan's, good food, refreshments and an atmosphere of relaxation and fun. Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 13th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The New England Historical Connection
300 Danbury Road - Route 7
Wilton, Connecticut
(203) 761-8646
View Event Flyer

November 12 — 13, 2011

Annual American Craftsmanship Show

The Wilton Historical Society presents its 26th Annual American Craftsmanship Show, one of the most respected shows in the country presenting fresh and exciting works by America's finest artisans.

For centuries, potters, jewelers, furniture makers, weavers, and painters have created objects that add comfort and beauty to our lives. A visit to this show offers a glimpse through time reflecting contemporary artists' interpretation of traditional arts and crafts. A weekend of shopping, demonstrations, and family fun.

Wilton High School Field House
395 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
www.wiltoncraftsmanshow.com

November 12 — 13, 2011

Annual Fall Craft Show - Westport Historical Society

The Westport Historical Society will host its fifth annual Fall Craft Show on Saturday November 12th and Sunday November 13th at the Westport Historical Society in Westport CT. This intimate show, which takes place throughout the downstairs rooms of the building, features artisans from in and around Westport. This show offers a wonderful opportunity to shop from area artisans while visiting and supporting the Historical Society. This year there will be several returning craftspeople as well as some new faces. Crafts such as jewelry, ceramics, rugs, handmade soaps and clothing will be available. Returning craftspeople include Claire Campbell, Yulia Coggin, Linda Di Meglio, Linda Dohanos, LadySyll Fleurimonde, Stemmi GoldbergAmi Nyitray, Lu Oliveira, Amy Schneider, Lisa Shufro and Alan Winick. This year they will be joined by Clare Lewis, a ceramic artist, Jay Tudor, who will be selling his silk-screened t-shirts, Jill Scholsohn of Riverstone Jewelry and Condie Ward and Susan Taylor of Rugamarole, who create colorful rugs and blankets from repurposed clothing. The Fall Craft Show will be open on Saturday from 10:00 – 5:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 – 4:00. There is no admission fee.

Westport Historical Society
25 Avery Place, Westport, CT
(203) 222-1424
www.westporthistory.org

Through November 16, 2011

Greenwich Community Artist Exhibition

The Greenwich Historical Society launched a Community Artists Series which features selected artists who work in a variety of media and highlights 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. 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 in a unique and historic setting. Through November 16th, view The Abstract Tradition: works by Ellen Hackl Fagan, Liana Moonie, Kimberly Dawn Salib, and Lisa DeLoria Weinblatt.

Greenwich Historical Society - Storehouse Gallery
39 Stickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-6899
www.hstg.org

November 19 — 20, 2011

The Junior League of Greenwich: Enchanted Forest

The 35th Anniversay of The Enchanted Forest will take place Saturday, November 19th and Sunday November 20th at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT. As in years past, there will be decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses available to bid upon, as well as a boutique for holiday shopping, children's events, a range of entertainers, an evening gala with live auction and much more. The Enchanted Forest is a fundraising event in support of the mission and projects of the Junior League of Greenwich. Each year, this year promises to be a wonderful weekend for families, friends and community members to kick-off the holiday season.

Junior League of Greenwich
231 E. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1979
www.jlgreenwich.org

November 19, 2011 — January 2, 2012

Festive Christmas Celebrations at the Newport Mansions

Spectacular decorations will soon deck the halls of The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House, as The Preservation Society of Newport County prepares to welcome visitors for Christmas at the Newport Mansions, from November 19, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Holiday music, tours, shopping events, a holiday dinner dance and visits from Santa Claus will bring the season to life at three of America's grandest historic houses.

Decorations at the mansions include decorated Christmas trees of various sizes, dozens of wreaths, hundreds of yards of garland and thousands of flowers, including poinsettia plants, lilies, roses, carnations and potted palms. Period-style ornaments are used to decorate many of the trees, and white candles illuminate the windows. There will be several new features to the decorations this season, including an elaborate, custom-made Nativity scene to be displayed in the Gold Room of Marble House, with figures dressed in gold, green and ivory fabric to coordinate with the window coverings and upholstery in the room.

Three Houses Open Daily: Christmas officially arrives at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 19. The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House will be fully decorated and open daily for tours, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, through January 2, 2012. A Winter Passport ticket providing daytime admission to all three houses can be purchased for $28 for adults, $9 for children 6-17. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.NewportMansions.org, or at each property.

The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1000 ext. 131
www.NewportMansions.org

November 20, 2011

UBS Parade Spectacular

On November 20th, catch the UBS Parade Spectacular, Stamford's annual holiday balloon parade presented by Stamford Town Center featuring 24 giant helium balloons floating through Stamford Downtown. Expect to see Bob the Builder, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Elmo, Miss Piggy, Mr. Potato Head, Odie, Oscar the Grouch and Kermit flying high. In addition, award-winning marching bands from all over Connecticut and New York perform. Step off is at noon. Parade Route: Summer to Broad to Atlantic.

UBS Parade Spectacular
Presented by Stamford Town Center and The Advocate
(203) 348-5285
www.stamford-downtown.com

December 4, 2011

Heights & Lights Holiday Tree Lighting

From twenty-two stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus as he makes his daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of Stamford’s tallest office building, Landmark Square. Then follow Santa for an evening of holiday fun with the Activities for Kids Chorus directed by Jerry Pia and the annual holiday lighting ceremony. The event takes place on Sunday, December 4th at 5 pm, Landmark Square and Latham Park, Stamford, CT.

Stamford Town Center
(203) 348-5285
www.stamford-downtown.com

December 4, 2011

25th Annual Holiday House Tour — Westport Historical Society

A self-guided odyssey of Architecture, Art and Antiques, in five marvelous homes including a festive post-tour wine & hors d’oeuvres celebration and silent auction. Please join the Westport Historical Society to celebrate the day’s pleasures at a savory hors d’oeuvres & silent auction party, Twilight Soirée, at yet another fabulous home, specially decorated for this event. Stroll around, sample the wines and hors d’oeuvres, enjoy the live music, place a bid or two. Tickets may be picked up at the Westport Historical Society, Mon. Nov. 28 to Sun., Dec. 4, 2011, 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets will not be mailed. Events will be held, snow or shine. Tickets are $50 Non-members, $40 Members, $55 Day of Tour.

Westport Historical Society
25 Avery Place, Westport, CT
(203) 222-1424
www.westporthistory.org

December 6 and 7, 2011

Antiquarius 2011 — Holiday House Tour

The 2011 lineup features five fabulous homes ranging from the shore to the back country that will run the gamut from contemporary chic to classic elegance and will highlight the work of emerging new talent as well as recognized names in the design community. In addition to the Country Club buffet lunch, Grab & Go box lunches will be available for pickup at the Boutique. (Advance reservations are required for both box and buffet lunches.) Tuesday, December 6th, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Meet designer Katie Ridder for a book signing and informal discussion of her latest work. Passed light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Wednesday, December 7th: Holiday Boutique, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Private Club, 19 Doubling Road, Greenwich, CT. Holiday House Tour: Wednesday, December 7th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Antiquarius is the umbrella for a series of major fundraising events for the Greenwich Historical Society held annually in late fall. Support for Antiquarius provides funding for the Historical Society’s education programs that serve more than 4,000 visiting school children. Visit www.hstg.org for full details.

Greenwich Historical Society
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT
(203) 869-6899
www.hstg.org

December 9 and 10, 2011

New Canaan Holiday House Tour: "Homes for the Holidays"

The 2011 “Homes for the Holidays” House Tour will take place on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10. The tour features five spectacular homes of historic, cultural, or architectural significance, each festively decorated by professional interior designers. Your ticket allows for access to the tour on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $75 if purchased in advance, $85 if purchased the day of the event. Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Click here to take a sneak peak at the homes on the tour »

Newcomers Club of New Canaan
www.newcanaannewcomers.com

December 9 and 11, 2011

Bush-Holley House by Candlelight: Special Holiday Tours

Bush-Holley House will once again be decked out in its holiday best as docents in period costumes conduct special tours that weave a spell of Christmas past at "the old house". Visitors will be treated to apple cider and holiday goodies in the Storehouse Gallery shop. Join the Greenwich Historical Society for this beloved holiday tradition. Special Holiday Tours: Friday, December 9th and Sunday, December 11th. Tours every quarter hour from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. No reservations required. Free to members. Non-members: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students; children under six free.

Storehouse Gallery
Greenwich Historical Society
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT
www.hstg.org

April 17 — 20, 2012

The New York Tabletop Show

See the finest names and newest trends in Tabletop Giftware at Forty One Madison. Giftware, Dinnerware, Flatware and Housewares brands of exceptional design and quality. Pre-Registration is open exclusively to the trade, including Wholesale Buyers, Designers, Chefs and the Hospitality Industry. Pre-registration will expedite your check-in process, and automatically subscribe you to our mailing list for occasional updates. Please note that your photo identification and appropriate business identification will be required to enter the building.
Click here to Pre-Register.

The New York Merchandise Mart
Forty One Madison Avenue
New York, NY

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

The Clarke Culinary Center
64 South Main Street
South Norwalk, CT
(800) 842-5275 Ext. 206
www.clarkeculinarycenter.com

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:

The vision of the Stamford Center for the Arts is to be the regional arts center for exciting entertainment that enhances and enriches the cultural, educational, economic, and social life of the community. The SCA strives to achieve this vision by demonstrating integrity in all work and relationships, providing service and quality in all activities, fostering and promoting diversity of thought, ideas and culture, providing stewardship for the Stamford Arts community, emphasizing outreach in our community, and offering creativity in all endeavors. Major funding provided by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Click here to view the upcoming show schedules.

Stamford Center for the Arts
61 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 325-4466 www.stamfordcenterforthearts.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
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
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)
www.neuberger.org

Various Dates:

IMAX Films: Maritime Aquarium

It’s been circling the earth – and advancing our understanding of the universe – for nearly 20 years. The Hubble Space Telescope returns to Fairfield County and shares its celestial wonders in this incredible new IMAX® movie. Through the power of the immersive IMAX format, audiences will almost feel the weightlessness of space and the weighty task facing the space-walking astronauts assigned to carry out the final mission to update the telescope. “Hubble” also offers an incredible never-before-seen “flight” through Hubble imagery, providing a first-person journey from the Orion Nebula to the far reaches of our universe. The 43-minute film is rated G, and is suitable for all ages. 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. /daily.

"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. The Maritime Aquarium features an 2-D IMAX® Theater with a six story high screen. Huge, crisp images make you feel like you’re inside the action; and the 10,000-watt digital propietary surround-sound audio system completes a total immersion movie experience. Noon and 2 p.m. /daily.

Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
To confirm show times, call (203) 852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org

On-Going Exhibit:

New Exhibit: Maritime Aquarium

Explore our important relationship with fish – past, present and future – in “Go Fish! Long Island Sound & Beyond,” a permanent new exhibit featuring live local species and interactive displays, at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Centerpiece of the exhibit is a new 30,000-gallon tank stocked with cod, striped bass, Atlantic salmon, tautogs, wolffish and spiny dogfish sharks. Soon to be added to the tank is an enormous 7-foot Atlantic halibut, the largest species of flatfish on our coast.

Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT
To confirm show times, call (203) 852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org

On-Going:

The world’s leading performing arts center, Lincoln Center is the home to twelve different independent resident arts companies. From the grandeur of The Metropolitan Opera to the jubilant spirit of Jazz at Lincoln Center, there is something for everyone. Discover the wide array of programming presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (entitled "Lincoln Center Presents”) through the American Songbook series; Great Performers; Lincoln Center Festival; Lincoln Center Out of Doors; Midsummer Night Swing; the Mostly Mozart, Tully Scope, and White Light Festivals; family events; and the Emmy Award-winning Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts.

Lincoln Center
20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY
(212) 875-5000
www.new.lincolncenter.org

Philip Johnson Glass House Tours

The the Glass House introduces three new tours and launches a new program, third Thursdays, in addition to its existing tour options. Three new two-hour tours ($45 each) offer visitors the opportunity to dive deeper into the essential elements of the 47-acre site - architecture, art and landscape – by focusing on the unique details surrounding the fourteen structures and the world-class private art and design collection.The architecture tour offers guests the opportunity to learn how the Glass House campus serves as a 50-year Diary of architectural history by exploring the architects, theories and history; buildings, materials and technologies; and preservation challenges of Modern architecture.

Third Thursdays: Conversations in Context: Leading minds in the fields of architecture, art, design, history, landscape and preservation will serve as hosts of this special curated tour. They will provide narrative, interpretation, and personal inspiration while walking the Glass House site with an intimate group of visitors. Following the tour, guests will gather for a reception on the site. ($150 per person, per evening.)

Philip Johnson Glass House
199 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT
www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org