Florence Griswold Museum Calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org.
A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
*Teddy Bear Tea Party
 Thursday, February 14
11am or 2pm
Lovey Dovey Teddy Bear Tea Party
Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org
Fee: $12 per child and adult pair (member $10); extra people $6 (member $5)
Share the excitement of Valentine’s Day with your little ones at this fun teddy bear tea party. There will be stories and crafts, yummy FUNwiches and treats. Children should bring their favorite stuffed animal.
Winter Studies 2008
 Fridays
February 15 through
April 25,10am-12pm
A Land Distinctly Lyme: The Natural History of the Lower Connecticut Valley
Instructor: Judy Preston,
Ecologist, Tidewater Institute, Old Saybrook
Tuition: $200 ($190 members)
Discover the natural history and beauty of the lower Connecticut valley as well as contemporary ecological issues facing the estuary, illustrated, in part, through the paintings by the Lyme Art Colony that made the region famous. This 10-session course, led by one of the leading authorities of the area, will investigate the region’s diverse topography, its ancient and modern geology, the ecology of the tidal marshes, the changing role of local rivers and forests, as well as the flora and fauna. Field trips to local areas of interest also included. Formerly on the staff of the Nature Conservancy, Judy Preston is an ecologist who holds degrees in geology, botany and applied ecology, with additional training in landscape architecture. Her current work includes the founding of Tidewater Institute, a conservation organization designed to work locally on pressing environmental issues facing communities on the lower Connecticut River. Judy is an enthusiastic naturalist and engaging teacher who loves connecting people of all ages to their natural environment.
*Winter Wonderment 2008
February School Vacation Week
February 19, 20, and 21 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
10am-5pm
Each day brings a different activity! For the seventh year, the Florence Griswold Museum presents Winter Wonderment, three days of fun Museum activities for the whole family during the school winter break. Creative gallery activities geared toward younger audiences are featured along with special performances, workshops, and hands-on art projects.
Winter Wonderment programs funded, in part, by the Chester W. Kitchings
Foundation.
Special reduced fees
Admission is $5 per adult and FREE to children accompanied by an adult.
**Reservations and fees required for some programs. Call the Museum at 860-434-5542 x111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org
Daily
Can You Find Me Game
10am-5pm
Included with Museum admission
No reservations, no extra charge
Match details of paintings and objects to the real works of art in the galleries and the newly restored Griswold House.
 Pumpernickle Puppets
February 19th
choose 11am or 2pm performance
**Advanced tickets required
Tickets: $3.00 each
Meet the Pumpernickle puppets! The colorful puppets share the tale of the Billy Goat’s Gruff with your little ones. Geared for children ages 4-9.
 Rhythms of Life: Music, Dance and Storytelling
February 20th
choose 11am or 2pm performance
**Advanced tickets required
Tickets: $3.00 each
Join Playtivity artists for a 45 minute journey into the villages of Africa with this uplifting, participatory storytelling event designed for children ages 6-10. Children contribute to the program by playing, singing and dancing along and the finale is a fun musical event.
 Winter Craft Workshop: Paint a Winter Landscape
February 21st
11am-3pm
Included with Museum Admission
No reservations, no extra charge
Using authentic art making materials such as canvas board, wooden palettes, brushes and acrylic paint, participants will design and create their own impressionist masterpiece. Fun for all ages!
 A Victorian’s Secret:
Historic Striptease in Reverse
Friday, February 29th
6:30pm
Kandie Carle, The Victorian Lady, will dress before your eyes in the under- and over- garments of yesteryear. Take pleasure in Leap Year libations while Kandie goes from wearing very little to wearing some very vintage Victorian. Laughter guaranteed!
Space is limited - sign up now!
Tickets: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Reservations required (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org
|
