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.

PERFORMATIVE STORIES
2026-01-15 10:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
An immersive exhibition infused with theatrical flair and narrative depth.
“Tell me a story” is a request as old as time and has formed the basis of human exploits since humans began to communicate. From the cave drawings at Altamira to the superheroes who zoom across our screens, we are in the thrall of stories.
Join us for the opening reception, Thursday, January 15 from 6 – 8 pm. Exhibit runs through March 4, 2026.
The four artists featured in Performative Stories have created works which provide visual expansion to the art of storytelling, Dan Hurlin, Janie Geiser, Maiko Kikuchi and Jason Gardner employ colorful figures and motion to express varied narratives. As creators, they ask that you as an audience member apply your imagination to complete their presentations. Curators Leslee Asch and Kate Sheridan Chung have expanded the conventional idea of storytelling to include tales that ask for viewer participation in constructing the plot. In an age of digital avatars, AI-generated characters, and cinematic universes, our thirst for constructed realities remains unquenched.
Dan Hurlin, an award-winning theater artist, presents his figures in arrested time allowing the viewer to fill in the rest. The artwork presented in this show includes a large installation piece featuring 1⁄2 scale human figures in a setting that captures a moment in time. He invites viewers to interpret the implied story and emotion presented. He has taught at Sarah Lawrence, Barnard, Bowdoin, Bennington and Princeton. In 2014 he won the Rome Prize in visual art, and he has had three MacDowell Colony Fellowships. Dan currently divides his time between New York City and Spoleto, Italy.
Janie Geiser is a renowned experimental filmmaker and multimedia artist whose images demand viewers free their imaginations and allow themselves to be swept away by a flow of objects and ideas. Conventional rules of language and action step aside, and the resulting images reach the unconscious, associative realm of the mind, both stimulating and startling her audience. Her films have been screened at major museums including National Gallery of Art, MoMA, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, LACMA, Centre Pompidou, and the British Film Institute. Her films have also screened at festivals including The New York Film Festival and London International Film Festival. She is based in Los Angeles and teaches at Cal Arts.
Maiko Kikuchi, a Tokyo-born artist and sculptor creates imaginary worlds as visual monologues. Still figures come to life and transform into moving characters and objects that delight viewers with their versatility. The transformation from a still life picture to a fanciful animation charms viewers with its imaginative and unexpected connections. She has presented her visual art works in several New York City galleries and has created work for numerous music videos and album covers. Maiko has an M.F.A. in sculpture from the Pratt Institute.
Jason Gardner, a photographer, approaches storytelling as a visual anthropologist. Gardner has documented rural Carnivale celebrations for fifteen years in fifteen countries. He explores aspects of this ancient tradition, which stretches across continents, involving ritual, music, and pageantry as expressions of the human spirit. Gardner’s artistic sensitivity for color, form and composition is evident in every image. His photography has appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, Sunday Times Magazine (UK), Rolling Stone, and New York Magazine. His work has also been exhibited widely including Lincoln Center, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and several consulates. In 2024 GOST Books, London published his book We the Spirits. All of the photos to be exhibited in this exhibition appear in We The Spirits. Jason currently divides his time between New York and Paris.
Events:
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6 – 8 pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2 pm, featuring Jason Gardner and Dan Hurlin
Artist Talk: Sunday, March 1, 2026, featuring Janie Geiser and Maiko Kikuchi
Art Lounge in conjunction with Friends Friday Films: Date and film TBD
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization funded and sponsored by Friends of Greenwich Library. It is located on the second floor of the library at 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT.
Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.

Hudson River Museum Presents “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
2026-01-30 12:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701, Yonkers, NY, 10701, United States
An exhibition featuring the works of some of the most celebrated women photographers will be coming to the Hudson River Museum in its only showing in the New York Metropolitan area. “Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection” will be on view from January 30–May 10, 2026. This exhibition, loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program, features nearly 100 images dating from 1905 and 2015, celebrating the contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography. Bank of America’s Art in our Communities® program offers its art collection to communities through curated exhibitions that museums and nonprofit galleries can borrow at no cost.

Bird Feeder-Watch Fridays at Greenwich Audubon
2026-01-30 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-02-06 15:00 - 15:45 | Greenwich Audubon
Spend a leisurely afternoon watching and counting birds from Greenwich Audubon’s bird feeder window!
The winter months are the perfect time to become acquainted with our resident songbirds. Come join us for this recurring program on Friday afternoons where Audubon Naturalist Ryan MacLean will point out the species of birds coming to our Learning Center’s bird feeder station and provide tips on both identifying and feeding them.
We’ll also share how to participate in Project FeederWatch—a winter-long community science survey of the birds that visit feeders in your backyards, parks, offices, and other areas. You and your family can participate by counting the birds you see in your backyard and submitting them to the Project FeederWatch website. We will provide identification guides to backyard birds and information on how you can take part in Project FeederWatch and even submit a checklist of our own at the end of the program!
All ages are welcome including children after school and senior citizens. Our building is ADA accessible so wheelchairs and mobility devices can be used.
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity and will be held indoors.
Registration is FREE but tickets MUST be purchased in advance through this online ticket sales page.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
Upon arrival please check in at the front desk and proceed to our Learning Center bird feeder window.
For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353
Photo: Carolina Wren + Downy Woodpecker. Deborah Bifulco

Eastern Middle School Presents "The Olympians"
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastern Middle School, 51 Hendrie Avenue
The Eastern Middle School 2025-2026 Drama Club will perform “The Olympians” in the school’s Lee Book Auditorium on January 29th (at 4:30pm), 30th (at 7:00pm), and 31st (at 4:30pm). Thursday’s tickets are $10, and Friday and Saturday’s tickets are $20. Assigned-seat tickets can be purchased after January 1st at easternmiddleschool.ludus.com. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and a concession stand will be available.

Parsons Dance
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | The Performing Arts Center-Purchase College,, 735 Anderson Hill Road, , Purchase, NY, United States
“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise” – The New York Times
Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance creates and performs contemporary American dance that has thrilled audiences worldwide and solidified it as one of the world’s leading dance companies.
Bold ensemble work, effortless movement, and stunning dancers come together in performances that lift hearts, spark creativity, and remind us that dance can connect us all.

Science Solvers: Cardboard Sculptures
2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, 1–3pm
Create your own cardboard sculptures using balance and proportions.
Science Solvers 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.

Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:00 | The Performing Arts Center-Purchase College,, 735 Anderson Hill Road, , Purchase, NY, United States
Who couldn’t use a few laughs, a little excitement, and a whole lot of joy? Bring the entire family to experience Cirque Mechanics’ unique approach to circus, where breathtaking acrobatics meet mechanical marvels.
Their latest production, Tilt! is a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks, full of 1980s nostalgia. Experience a whirlwind of stunts, surprises, and silliness under the lights of the Ferris wheel, where you’ll meet the carnies, characters, and operators that keep the thrills coming.
Cirque Mechanics, inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity, with a signature style that you’ve got to see to believe!
Tickets for kids 18 and under are 50% off!

Fred Elser First Sunday Science: Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point
Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT
Join Dr. Ksepka as he talks us through the fascinating world of ants.

NAMI Family Support Group Meeting
2026-02-02 18:45 - 20:00 | Greenwich Hospital – Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Road
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer led support group for any adult with a loved one who has or is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The confidential meeting is a safe and confidential space where family members can gain insight and support from fellow people who are dealing with similar challenging situations in their families. To find out more, please check out our website or email namisouthwestct@gmail.com

Bruce Beginnings: Winter Landscapes
2026-02-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-04 15:00 - 15:45 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Through a story, a gallery tour, and a hands-on craft explore what makes a winter landscape so magical.
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 Wonderlands
2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:45 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Little learners will embrace the magic of the winter season 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.

Tulip Tales: Growing, Styling & Designing with Rocky Ridge Farm & Toolbox Florals
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6-8PM | GBC Gallery
$175/GBC Member | $200/Non Member
Join us at the Greenwich Botanical Center for an immersive lecture and hands-on workshop celebrating the beauty and versatility of tulips. Learn how these iconic blooms are grown locally—even in winter—right here in Greenwich. Discover the surprising impact of buying hyper-local flowers, and gain expert tips on keeping your tulips fresh for as long as possible.
Floppy stems? Top-heavy blooms? Rosanne of Rocky Ridge Farm will guide you through choosing the perfect vessel for different tulip types, with live demos to show you how it’s done. Then, roll up your sleeves and create your own stunning tulip arrangement with Djana from Toolbox Florals, using a provided vessel, pin frog, garden greens, and other seasonal stems.
Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a floral design lover, or just tulip-curious, this event will leave you inspired by what’s possible with one of the most beloved flowers.

JFH Design Furniture Pop-Up Sale
2026-02-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 2026-02-08 14:00
Local interior designer and Rye resident Claire Bosch, owner of JFH Design, is pleased to announce a curated Furniture Pop-Up Sale taking place February 6 & 7 at the historic Wainwright House. Known for her signature eclectic, high-end aesthetic, Bosch will offer a wide selection of premium home furnishings and decor to the public.
The two-day event provides a unique opportunity for design enthusiasts to shop a professionally curated collection including: chairs, sofas, ottomans, tables, lamps, mirrors, and pillows. Whether you are looking for a statement piece to anchor a room or high-end accessories to refresh your space, this pop-up brings JFH Design’s renowned style directly to the local community.

A Night of Jazz
2026-02-06 20:00 - 22:00
Trinity Church Presents a Night of Jazz with Dave Edwards and friends; featuring drummer Josh Dion, saxophonist Ed Palermo, and pianist Garnet Walters.
It will be hard to sit still with this stellar band! Invite friends and enjoy the show together!
When: Friday, February 6
Time: 8 PM, doors open at 7:45 PM
Where: Trinity Ministry Center, 5 River Road, Cos Cob
Cost: $35, purchase tickets at www.trinitychurch.life/jazz

GreenRoof: A Sustainable Landscape Option - With Sheri Forster
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Saturday, February 7 | 10:30AM | GBC Gallery
$30/GBC Member | $40/Non-Member
Discover how innovative design can meet ecological purpose in this inspiring talk by Sheri Forster, The Scottish Gardener and New York Botanical Garden lecturer and custom garden designer who recently completed a GreenRoof installation right here in Greenwich. Learn how thoughtful landscape design can transform a property into a thriving habitat for pollinators while enhancing its resilience. The lecture will explore the full design process from concept and plant selection to installation and maintenance—offering practical insights for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals interested in exploring sustainable landscaping.
A Connecticut native, Sheri Forster, Principal of The Scottish Gardener, specializes in custom garden design of residential properties in Westchester & Fairfield Counties since 2007. Her client’s gardens have been featured in garden tours and appeared in National and local publications. A speaker for the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s lecture series and The Connecticut Master Gardener’s Association annual meeting. She received her certificate in Garden Design from New York Botanical Garden in 2008. An instructor for NYBG since 2013, courses include The Fundamentals of Garden Design, Introduction to Landscape Design,Perennial Combinations & How to Design with Bulbs. Classes also offered at New Canaan Nature Center, Wakeman Farm & Lachat Farm.

Rubylicious Storytelling Session with Author Victoria Kann
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Petite Maison Kids Flagship Store, 71 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Experience the magic of Rubylicious as author Victoria Kann takes you on a storytelling journey like no other! Join us for a session of enchantment and wonder as Kann brings the beloved characters of Rubylicious to life in this exclusive in-store event at Petite Maison Kids. This delightful children’s event is designed to spark imagination and joy, creating a gorgeous, memorable experience for kids filled with stories, color, and creativity.

Snapology Space Wars Robotics at the J House
2026-02-07 11:30 - 12:30 | The J House Greenwich, 1114 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, CT, 06878, United States
Join The J House and Snapology for an exciting morning of hands-on STEAM learning designed for kids ages 6–10. This engaging enrichment program uses LEGO® bricks, robotics, and creative challenges to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social development in a fun, collaborative environment.
Tickets: $35 per child
Ages: 6–10

Art Adventures: Shiny Creations
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1–3pm
Inspired by the exhibition Gisela Colón: Radiant Earth, participants will create imaginative, one-of-a-kind and eye-catching art pieces.
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.

Orchestra Lumos Small Space Series: The Cellos of Lumos
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT, 06880
Experience the magic of Orchestra Lumos up close in an intimate setting! The Cellos of Lumos features six talented cellists, 24 strings, and one unforgettable sound:
Caroline Stinson, principal cello, The Susanah and Naeem Fayyaz Chair
Eliot Bailen, cello
Sarah Carter, cello (Chair generously named by an anonymous donor)
Peter Sanders, cello
Jacqueline Stern, cello
Matthew Goeke, cello

Cinema at the Bruce: Focus on French Film
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Join us for a special screening of the French dramatic comedy, What is Love?
Marguerite has no reason to refuse the church’s annulment of her marriage to Fred. She also has a new partner with whom she has a child. However, to convince the church that their previous marriage was doomed from the start, Marguerite and Fred must examine their shared past.
The movie will start promptly at 2pm. Registration is required and seats are limited.
Additional parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive.

Bruce Beginnings: We Heart Rocks
2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:45 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
We will learn more about Valentine’s Day 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: Rocks Rock!
2026-02-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Learn more about rocks 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.

Once Upon a Museum: Winter Storytime
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:15 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
Friday, February 13–Sunday, February 15, 10:30–11:15am
Join us for an interactive Valentine’s Day storytime at the Bruce Museum! Join an educator for a lively read-aloud of a Valentine’s Day-themed picture book, complete with songs, rhythm instruments, and playful activities.
Meet us at the Museum’s main entrance. 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.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Grass Island Park
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Grass Island
Join Audubon Naturalists as we count waterbirds and land birds in Greenwich Harbor as part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Ducks, geese, loons, and gulls are some of the birds that we expect to see as they spend the winter on Long Island Sound. You will also get to help submit our findings to the bird count website and learn how you can submit your backyard counts too!
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity of 30 participants and will be held entirely outdoors.
Restrooms will not be available so please plan accordingly.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
– Program is free of charge but suggested donations are encouraged to support Audubon’s bird conservation efforts. We greatly thank you for your generosity and support of birds!
– RSVP is required.
– All ages welcome.
– Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
– We will meet you in the first parking lot on your RIGHT after turning onto Grass Island Rd.
– For questions, please contact Ryan MacLean at Ryan.MacLean@audubon.org or 203-930-1353.
