Sculptures and Photograpy by Joel Dawson

IMAGES
202 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT.

Framed photographs of rock sculptures created by Joel Dawson:
Old Greenwich resident, rock sculptor, photographer, and award-winning designer will be featured at Images in Old Greenwich from July 29 to August 28. The one-man show contains an extensive collection
of Dawson’s archival quality black & white and color prints.

About the artist:
Joel Dawson has divided his time to return to his roots as an artist after more than two decades as a creative director to some of the best known names in the beauty industry.

About the sculptures:
Joel meticulously balances rocks one atop of another to create natural sculptures along the shoreline at
Greenwich Point — no glue, no rods, no pebbles… just balance.

About the photographs:
Wind and waves take away the transient shoreline gallery; the photographs help the images live on. Joel’s work has been called “unique in both subject and texture, capturing the majestic quality of man in harmony with nature.”

Prints: Available at the gallery or by contacting Marcos Torno, owner of Images, at 203-637-4193.

Sculpting with stones found at Greenwich Point began as a fun, creative way for Dawson to spend time with his two children when they were very young. In the past couple of years, Dawson has taken stone sculpting to another level. In the early morning before sunrise or in the late afternoon when the light is at its best, he heads to the beach. Guided by the sun, the weather, the wind, and the tides, and inspired by the rock shapes, Dawson begins to construct – balancing one rock atop another. “There’s no glue, no rods, no pebbles… just balance,”  Dawson explains.  “It is about what you find and what you want to make of it.  The magic is when you let the rock go, and it just stays…” he says on his Web site, www.greenwichpointrocks.com.

Greenwich Point Park
Sunday, August 23, 2009
10-11:30 am
History of Greenwich Point Walk and Talk

Chris Franco, President of the Greenwich Point Conservancy, will lead an informative walk around Greenwich Point, talking about the history of the area. Meet near the first concession stand.

Photos below were taken on a walk around Greenwich Point Park on a clear Summer day.  Distant views of NYC and even advertising in the sky! Enjoy the slideshow!

Kato-Chan Ramen
137 River Road
Cos Cob, CT
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 5:00pm to 9:00pm
If you’re looking for a no-frills, outdoor, reasonably-priced, japanese-style ramen stand, look no further than Kato-Chan Ramen in Cos Cob, located behind the former Fjord Fisheries Market on River Road. Mr. Kato, who is also a sushi chef at the Fjord Fisheries Market on the Post Road in Cos Cob, doubles as ramen chef at this quaint stand. Appetizers start at $3.00, dishes start at $7.00. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Kato-Chan Ramen is sure to please the most sophisticated ramen palate. Make sure you stop by Sandy’s Farm Stand next door before heading home.

Sandy’s Farm Stand
137 River Road
Cos Cob
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:30pm

Off the beaten path in Cos Cob off River Road and behind the old Fjord Fisheries Market is Sandy’s Farm Stand.  Sandy offers only the freshest Connecticut grown produce as well as some good fresh picks from other areas.  Sandy brings fresh fruits and vegetables from the Enfield, Hartford area to a convenient Greenwich farm stand. We are lucky that she has been opening her stand for the past 14 Summers.  She is open everyday, rain or shine from 9:00am to 6:30pm.  Be sure to stop by and pay her a visit. You will feel great knowing you are supporting local farms and at the same time eating healthy. Sandy is currently selling tomatoes, squash, green onions, cucumbers, corn, blueberries, peaches, nectarines and more. Yesterday, we bought fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and green onions.  Here is a quick and easy summer salad recipe we tested from allrecipes.com – It was DELICIOUS paired with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

* 2 medium tomatoes, sliced and quartered
* 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
* 4 green onions, chopped
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/3 cup cider vinegar
* 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber and onions. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk in the vinegar and water. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.