Greenwich Sentinel

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to Open “Bulls of Wall Street,” a New Exhibition on 19th-century Finance
2025-09-04 12:00 - 2026-02-04 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06850, United States
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will open a new exhibition titled, “Bulls of Wall Street: High Finance, Power, and Social Change in Victorian America.”
With rare and never-before-seen period artifacts, photos, documents, and costumes from public and private collections, this exhibition curated by Museum Consultant Stacey Danielson will explore the financial world of LeGrand Lockwood, one of America’s leading figures in 19th-century American finance, and his peers—Vanderbilt and Gould. This program will also investigate the role of trailblazing women such as Victoria Woodhull and Hetty Green, as well as individuals from marginalized communities such as the first black millionaire in America, Jeremiah Hamilton, who tried to break Wall Street’s “glass ceiling” and enter the world of finance and the market in 19th-century America.
Visitors will also delve into the birth of Wall Street, its financial instruments, and scientific breakthroughs that modernized and accelerated the exchange of information, making Wall Street the new economic engine, and propelling “self-made men” to new heights of prosperity.
Ms. Danielson is a longtime independent museum professional who received her BS in business administration from Ohio University and holds a certificate in Historic Interiors and Decorative Arts from New York School of Interior Design. She has assisted many institutions with curatorial and exhibition work including the statewide Museum Makeover program conducted by Conservation ConneCTion and Connecticut League of Museums to enhance the visitor experience at cultural heritage organizations throughout the state.
LMMM Chairman of the Board Douglas Hempstead and Executive Director Susan Gilgore said, “The Museum is thrilled to open this exciting, new exhibit on American finance, which has been several years in the making. We are very grateful to CT Humanities and all our supporters and look forward to sharing rarely seen images and artifacts as well as a new perspective on early Wall Street with all our visitors.”
Author and Independent Historian, Sheri Caplan will join Ms. Danielson as an expert advisor on women’s history of finance. The exhibition was developed with the assistance of Independent Museum Curator/Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda and several outstanding expert advisors including Challis Professor of History at The University of Sydney, Australia, Shane White, award-winning author of, “Prince of Darkness, The Untold Story of Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire” ; John E. Herzog, who spearheaded the expansion of Herzog, Heine, Geduld, Inc. into the third-largest NASDAQ market maker in the country, founder of the Museum of American Finance in NYC, and author of, “A Billion to One”, and Prof. Janice Traflet, Ph.D. M.B.A. author of Traflet, M. J., Wright, E. R., (2022) “Fearless: Wilma Soss and America’s Forgotten Investor Movement,” All Seasons Press.
The exhibition, “Bulls of Wall Street” is generously sponsored by: CT Humanities, for both the research and the implementation phases of the project, and supporters Tim & Sheila Pettee, Kathy Olsen, and Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar.
LMMM’s 2025 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar, and The Sealark Foundation; and LMMM’s 2025 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, Inc., and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc. For more information on tours and programs, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, or call 203-838-9799.

New Exhibit: Precisely.
2025-11-20 18:00 - 2026-01-07 17:00 | Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
The Flinn Gallery is proud to present Precisely., the second exhibition of the 2025–26 season, with an opening reception on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6 pm. The show features the work of four artists: Sarah Walker, Nate Ethier, and the collaborative duo Anoka Faruqee and David Driscoll.
Curated by Chris Joy and Francene Langford, Precisely. features paintings of captivating complexity and rigorous precision. Extreme craftsmanship and experimentation result in the type of material exactitude one might find in a scientific lab or in the intellectual rigor of a philosopher’s notebook.
Sarah Walker (New York, NY) creates paintings that embody complex worlds, churning with electrostatic current. Pouring fluid acrylic with acute control, she layers geometries that suggest networks, machinery, or brainwave patterns. She writes: “A generous leeway exists layer to layer for preservation so that each action casts its line of development forward into the painting’s future.” The surfaces allow for multiple types of information to co-exist – objects are spaces and spaces are objects.
Marrying the language of abstraction with a sense of metaphysical charge, Walker says: “I look for moments of intensity where the cross-communication of dissimilar patterns form a moiré effect in the mind (of the viewer).” Walker’s work has been exhibited widely, including at Gregory Lind Gallery, the Alcott Gallery, and the Rose Art Museum. She is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the National Academy of Design, and the Neuberger Museum of Art. Walker has received a Joan Mitchell Foundation grant and the Jacob Lawrence Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She is represented by Pierogi Gallery in New York.
Anoka Faruqee and David Driscoll (Woodbridge, CT) have worked collaboratively since 2012, creating luminous abstract paintings that push the limits of precision. Using custom-built laser-cut tools and hand-pulled techniques, they produce vibrant interference patterns with a seemingly impossible physical gesture.
Of their work, they write: “Precision and plotting paradoxically yield resonant and unstable perceptual experiences. These abstract works re-enact, rather than translate, inherent structures within nature; specifically light as wavelength.”
Their paintings simulate the behaviors of light – reflection, diffraction, interference – while remaining rooted in material discipline. Faruqee, an Associate Dean at Yale School of Art, and Driscoll have exhibited their collaborative work at institutions including the Secession, DeCordova Museum, the Suburban, and Koenig & Clinton Gallery. Their collaboration has become a conceptual practice that contests traditional notions of the artist as an individual with a singular identity and vision – opening a conversation about the value of cooperation in the creative process.
Nate Ethier (New York, NY) infuses his geometric abstractions with the rhythms of nature, the energy of music, and a love of craft passed down through his family. He uses stencils as well as freehand brush marks to make hyperspectral surfaces. Reveling in structure and order, the paintings dance with the pleasure of the luminous world. Ethier reflects: “Inspiration for the shapes and motifs at play in this work came from the dappling effect of sunlight through forest canopies, stained glass arrangements, mycology, sun angle charts, wind patterns, bird murmuration, the Moon, concert lighting, botanical order, loud music on a clear day, and surely many other subconscious interventions.”
With roots in both formal abstraction and pop sensibility, Ethier’s work radiates with optimism, pattern, and precision. His painting practice is deeply informed by early exposure to craftsmanship, from his father’s carpentry to his mother’s salon – spaces that taught him to appreciate rhythm, aesthetics and determined mastery. Ethier has exhibited widely at venues including David Richard Gallery, Auxier/Kline, Danese/Corey, Minus Space, Geoffrey Young Gallery, the Susquehanna Art Museum, and Chart Gallery.
Precisely. will open with a public reception on Thursday, November 20, 6-8 pm, where guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists and view the exhibition. An Artist Talk will take place on Thursday, December 4, at 6 pm. The exhibition closes January 7, 2026.
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the Library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery presents five curated exhibitions each season, showcasing contemporary art across media and perspectives. All exhibitions and related programs are free and open to the public, welcoming visitors daily Mon. to Sat., 10am-5pm, Thurs. until 8pm, and Sun. 1-5pm.
Events:
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6–8 pm
Artist Talk: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6 pm

17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell, Compass Real Estate
2025-11-28 21:00 - 2025-12-24 21:00
17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell, Compass Real Estate at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
November 28 – December 24, 2025
Santa and his three LIVE reindeer return to Greenwich for the 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell, Compass Real Estate, the “North Pole on North Street,” Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut, from November 28 to December 24, 2025. The cherished town tradition continues for the seventeenth consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy Santa’s Workshop sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, which provides more space for families. Guests can enjoy the “Reindeer Coloring Station” sponsored by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell at Compass and “Letter Writing to Santa Station” sponsored by Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group,” while waiting in line for their photo with Santa. A portion of all photos with Santa will be donated to Kids In Crisis, a non-profit organization based in Greenwich, but serves all of Connecticut. A Kids In Crisis Giving Tree will also be available for people to support their important mission. Greenwich Braces returns as the Reindeer Stable Sponsor. This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free. Children, adults, and all dogs (on leashes) can have their photo taken with Santa at Santa’s Workshop. PLEASE BRING YOUR DOG FOR PHOTOS WITH SANTA ANYTIME WE’RE OPEN, but for an added incentive to visit Santa with your dog when the lines aren’t as long on Saturdays, you’ll receive a Doggy Gift Bag sponsored by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Get Joy Food and PetLabCo., every Monday – Friday throughout the event.
To recognize the seventeenth year, the event we will once again be “CELEBRATING FAMILY TRADITIONS.” Top of the list for hundreds of families is visiting Santa’s LIVE Reindeer and having family and pet Photos with Santa at beautiful Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses. The unique holiday attraction has become an important family tradition for thousands of families over the past 16 years.
Help celebrate seventeen years by sharing your families past Greenwich Reindeer Festival Photos with Santa. With your permission, the event will post them on their Instagram and Facebook pages. They’re excited to feature many different families and what a fun family tradition like the Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop means to your family. Please email the event at, tamara@tmk-eventmarketing.com They look forward to hearing from you and your family!
The community is invited to Sam Bridge for a “We’re Back Party Days” on Friday, November 28, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., when Santa’s Workshop officially opens for photos with Santa and the party continues, Saturday, November 29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. While waiting for the reindeer to arrive Friday afternoon, everyone can enjoy special refreshments, balloon artists, live music entertainment, Rising Starr Horse Rescue, food trucks, specialty vendors, and many other fun activities, which will also continue all-day Saturday!
Please check the website, www.GreenwichReindeerFestival…., for all pricing for all photo packages. Hours for the Photos with Santa, are Mondays through Fridays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sam Bridge is closed on Sundays. The reindeer will depart on Tuesday, December 23 but Santa will remain for photos Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A big thank you to our many sponsors who help to make this very special holiday event possible: Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell, Compass Real Estate, Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group, Greenwich Braces, Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, Avelo Airlines, Greenwich Hospital, MH Heaven Real Estate, Rising Starr Horse Rescue, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Get Joy Food, PetLabCo., Citarella Gourmet Market, Vineyard Vines, Go Green Dry Cleaners, The Mews in Greenwich, Interstate + Lakeland Lumber, Eagle Fence & Guardrail. Premier Media Sponsor; Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media. Additional Media Sponsors: Best of CT Moms, CT Kids & Family, Greenwich Moms, Greenwich Time/Hearst Media, Kidsoutandabout.com, Laura Sabia, Macaroni Kid, Natural Awakenings Magazine, News 12 CT. A portion of all Photos with Santa will be donated to Kids In Crisis. For more information and to view all sponsors, please visit; www.GreenwichReindeerFestival….;

Bruce Beginnings: The Ants Go Marching
2025-12-17 15:00 - 2025-12-18 15:45
Tuesday, December 16, 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am; Wednesday, December 17, 3–3:45pm
Young artists will explore texture and form through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on craft inspired by Ursula von Rydingsvard: States of Becoming.
Children (ages 2.5-5) and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program is free with general admission, but space is limited and is first come, first-served. Please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.

Lifetime of Looking: Sculpture
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:30
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2–3:30pm
Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided, interactive program, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and creative art-making opportunities.
Programs take place one Thursday each month from 2–3:30pm. The program is free with Museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Stephanie Rice at srice@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6743 to sign up or further information.

Friend for The Holiday
2025-12-19 09:30 - 15:00 | 125 River Road EXT Cos Cob, CT 06807, 125 River Road EXT, Cos Cob, CT, 06807
River House Adult Day Center will host its annual A Friend for the Holidays celebration on Friday, December 19, bringing volunteers, caregivers, families, and community members together to share a joyful day with River House participants. Volunteers, known as “holiday friends,” are paired with participants and provided with simple wish lists to bring a small gift and enjoy crafts, music, games, and a festive holiday lunch together. The program is designed to reduce social isolation among older adults, foster meaningful connections, and ensure every participant feels remembered and celebrated during the holiday season. River House welcomes all who wish to participate or attend this heartwarming community event.

Bruce Beginnings: Animal Silhouettes
2025-12-19 15:00 - 2025-12-20 15:45
Tuesday, November 18, 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am; Wednesday, November 19, 3–3:45pm
Explore positive and negative space through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on craft.
Children (ages 2.5-5) and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program is free with general admission, but space is limited and is first come, first-served. Please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.

Science Solvers: Snow
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21, 2025, 1–3pm
Let’s create icy magic in this STEAM -inspired program. Participants will mix, squish, and experiment their way to making their very own snow—no mittens required!
Science Solvers is a drop-in program designed for children aged 4 and up and their families. This program is free with general admission, and no advanced registration is required. Join us in the Cohen Education Wing.

Bruce Inspires: Calm Crochet
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:30
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2–3:30pm
The Bruce invites you to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle. Come and relax in a serene setting and learn how to create a unique Freeform crochet wall hanging. This workshop, inspired by Ursula Van Rydingsvard’s works on paper displayed in the new exhibition States of Becoming, will guide participants through an open-ended creative crochet experience. Freeform crochet does not follow a pattern or rules and instead invites the maker to create an artistic and improvisational piece. Participants will leave with a beautiful crochet wall hanging that they can give as a gift or proudly display in their home. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own hooks and yarn. This class is best for advanced beginners who know the crochet basics (chain, single, double and treble crochet).
Fee: $16-member, $20 non-member

The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert
2025-12-20 20:00 | The Performing Arts Center-Purchase College,, 735 Anderson Hill Road, , Purchase, NY, United States
Come hear the magician behind the most celebrated musical performances of our time. Join Greenwich’s Rob Mathes and friends and discover this hallowed tradition for music fans, a must-see show for more than 30 years.
Presenting a line-up for music aficionados, this high-energy evening of rock, jazz, and blues features Mathes, his all-star band, and chorus performing original tunes and classics rivaling performances seen on the world’s best stages.

Blue Christmas: A Service of Healing and Hope
2025-12-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Greenwich, 216 E Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, 06830, United States
For many people, Christmas can be difficult. Some may be grieving, facing Christmas alone for the first time, struggling, or feeling a bit weary around the holiday. All are welcome to this quiet service of prayer, hymns, and communion.

Winter Break Swim Lessons at the YMCA of Greenwich
2025-12-23 08:00 - 2026-01-03 18:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-26 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-27 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-28 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-30 08:00 - 18:00 | YMCA of Greenwich, 50 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Home for the holidays? The YMCA of Greenwich has you and your family covered during the upcoming winter break (12/23/25 – 01/03/26) with special, single-day aquatic programs to help you stay active and sharpen up your swimming skills.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL SESSION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
▸ Swim Starters (Parent & Child)
▸ Preschool (3-5 Years)
▸ Adult Beginner (18+ Years)
▸ Stroke Clinic (5-8 Years)
▸ Noodle Clinic (6-9 Years)
▸ Swim Conditioning (8-13 Years)
All lessons will take place in the warm water Alumni pool. If you are not a member of the YMCA of Greenwich or have not taken a class within the last session at our facility, a swim evaluation is necessary before class registration.
Looking for a more customized program? Enjoy 15% OFF A PACKAGE OF 4 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS to be used during the holiday session!
For more information, to schedule a private lesson, or to schedule a swim evaluation, please email SwimSchool@GWYMCA.org.
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You belong here! We’re committed to ensuring any family, regardless of financial status, feels welcome to sign up for membership and programs at the Y.

Bruce Experiences: Japanese Meditation
2025-12-23 09:00 - 10:00
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 9–10am
As the year is ending, join us on December 23 for an hour of meditation and relaxation with trained Japanese meditation practitioner Rev. Dr. Nagaki. This meditation will take place at 9am before the museum is open to the public. There is no fee for this event, but registration is required.

Bruce Beginnings: Monochrome Mixed Media Collage
2025-12-23 10:00 - 10:45
Tuesday, December 23, 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am
We will explore collage and texture through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on art collage activity.
Children (ages 2.5-5) and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program is free with general admission, but space is limited and is first come, first-served. Please see the Visitor Services desk.

Bruce Beginnings Junior: Color Trays Loose Parts
2025-12-24 10:00 - 10:45
Wednesday, December 24, 10–10:45am
Explore color through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity inspired by our newest exhibition, Leonardo Drew: Alchemy.
Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for children ages 12-30 months old and their caregivers and is free with general admission. Space is limited and is first-come, first-served; please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.

Once Upon a Museum: Winter Storytime
2025-12-26 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-12-28 11:00 - 11:45
Friday, December 26–Sunday, December 28, 11–11:45am
Get cozy and join us for an interactive winter story time at the Bruce Museum! Join a Museum Educator for a lively read-aloud of a snowy-themed picture book, complete with songs, rhythm instruments, and playful activities.
Please meet us at the Museum’s main entrance. This program is free with general admission and does not require advance registration.

Art Adventures: Wishing Stars!
2025-12-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, December 27, 2025, and Sunday, December 28, 2025, 1–3pm
Embrace the beauty of the season and let your creativity shine by crafting your own unique snowflakes!
Art Adventures is a drop-in program designed for children ages 4 and up and their families. This program is free with general admission, and no advanced registration is required. Join us in the Cohen Education Wing.

Bruce Beginnings: Winter Countdown
2025-12-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-30 11:00 - 11:45
Tuesday, December 30, 10–10:45am and 11–11:45am; Wednesday, December 31, 3–3:45pm
Celebrate the New Year ahead through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on craft.
Children (ages 2.5-5) and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program is free with general admission, but space is limited and is first come, first-served. Please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.

Bruce Beginnings Junior: Winter Countdown
2025-12-31 10:00 - 10:45
Wednesday, December 31, 10–10:45am
Celebrate the New Year through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity.
Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for children ages 12-30 months old and their caregivers and is free with general admission. Space is limited and is first come, first served; please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.
