The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists (CSOPA), a Greenwich-based arts non-profit, responds to the impact of social isolation on artists by having members create a portrait of someone they know who is working on the front lines during COVID19. The result is a telling mix of healthcare professionals and providers of essential services who will receive their portraits as “Thank You” gifts. read more...
The Friends of the Greenwich Library is bringing an entertaining series of artistic performances to Greenwich Library patrons this June. Called “A Night Out with Friends,” the three shows in the series will feature actors from Play with Your Food and Shakespeare on the Sound, as well as dancers from CONTRA-TIEMPO dance group. read more...
‘Greenwich Together’ is the theme of Greenwich Historical Society’s ‘Story Barn’ event on June 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will focus on stories of residents coming together and lending a helping hand at a challenging time for Greenwich. read more...
The Town of Greenwich Commission on Aging will hold a Zoom talk on “Managing Your Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19,” with Dr. Dale Atkins, Psychologist and Author, on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 pm. read more...
The Bruce Museum announces a new art competition that will highlight the talents and concerns of the coming generation of young artists. read more...
Perrot Library and The Greenwich Pen Women present a Virtual Book Discussion on ‘The Dutch House’, by Ann Patchett, on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m., via Zoom. The discussion is facilitated by Sarah Darer Littman, of Greenwich Pen Women. read more...
Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with special needs and their families, held its annual Spring for Abilis annual fundraiser on May 2. This year’s event was held virtually, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and pivoted from the planned in-person gala to a virtual Sing & Dance Party hosted by fitness and dance superstar Billy Blanks Jr. The event featured Billy Blanks Jr., and celebrity guests from the Broadway and dance worlds who all joined in support of Abilis and encouraged those at home to sing and dance along. More than $400,000 was raised for the organization — a record for Spring for Abilis — which will use the funds to provide continuity of services and new programs that the Abilis families rely on. read more...
‘Bruce Presents’, the Bruce Museum’s program series featuring thought leaders in the fields of art and science, returns on Thursday, June 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m., with a Zoom virtual panel discussion: ‘Architecture 20/20: New Visions for Public Spaces in the Age of COVID-19’. read more...
On Friday, June 5 (rain date Friday June 12), the Developing Artist Program, funded through a grant from The Greenwich Alliance for Education, will host a town wide event. The event, ‘A Walk with Chalk – making connections one line at a time’, will have students around town draw a line as they walk towards their school, a friend’s house, Town Hall or the Boys & Girls club. Participants can use their own chalk or curbside chalk pick-up on: Tuesday, June 2 – all middle/elementary schools with lunch pick-up locations – Route 1, 2 and 3, and Wednesday, June 3 – GHS, 12:30 to 1 p.m. read more...
The Junior League of Greenwich, together with Girls With Impact, is offering a free workshop for girls ages 12-18 titled “Impact your World,” to be held Saturday, May 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. read more...