An exhibition of more than 24 pastels and oil paintings entitled “Color within Color – Landscape and Still Life” opened January 11, 2010 at The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern. The exhibit showcases the work of Rowayton artist Betty Ball.

Ball has been working professionally as a designer and a fine artist since receiving her BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design in 1978. She exhibits her work in local galleries in the northeast, and has won numerous awards for both her fine art and design. When not painting en plein air, Ball works in her Rowayton studio.

Greenwich Tavern owners Moe Gad and Rafael Palomino agree that combining great food with beautiful artwork is a winning combination. With the assistance of Leslie Mueller, a local designer, artist and host of Cablevision’s award winning program “Art & Style”, The Gallery has been created within Greenwich Tavern to showcase the artwork of local artists.

The “Color Within Color” exhibit will run through February 28. Gallery hours are 11:30am – 10:00pm daily. The Gallery is located at 1392 East Putnam Avenue and can be contacted by calling 203.698.9033 or visiting http://greenwichtavern.net/.

“I am particularly fascinated with the layers of color that define shape and create the beautiful atmospheres that I find so compelling in my subjects. By moving from landscape to still life, and from paint to pastel, I am able to see each with a fresh vision. As a landscape painter, I have been fortunate to have access to the rich natural beauty of local land trust properties. The landscapes of Darien, New Canaan, and Rowayton are featured in this show; as well as the fields of Shelburne Farms, Vermont.” Betty Ball

About Greenwich Tavern
Greenwich Tavern comes from a desire to offer an affordable, comfort-style dining experience. An American menu and lively, comfortable bar will take guests back to the days when this location was a Greenwich institution. Chef Rafael Palomino’s menu offers traditional American dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and combine a ‘down-home’ sensibility with a luxury flair.  Much of the menu emphasizes small-plates and sharable items. Signature dishes include caramelized salmon, grandma’s mac’n cheese, and braised Angus short ribs.

The New York Times critic Patricia Brooks recently gave the Greenwich Tavern an “Excellent” rating.

Located in Old Greenwich, CT at 1392 East Putnam Avenue, it is recommended to call for a reservation 203.698.9033 or go to http://greenwichtavern.net/

LANDMARK COLLEGE,
GREENWICH EDUCATION AND PREP,
AND THE WHITBY SCHOOL

March 11-12, 2010
8:30am-4:00pm

at The Whitby School
969 Lake Avenue

Arming Students for Success – Evidence Based Practice and Transitioning to the Next Step
For K-12 Parents and Educators
http://www.landmark.edu/greenwich/index.cfm

This information packed two day conference will be led by Educational Specialists at Landmark College’s Institute for Research and Training.  Attendees will have a choice of full day seminars on two of the following topics:

• Universal Design for Learning
• ADHD / Executive Functions Skills
• Language Based Learning Disabilities

Established in 2001, the foundation for the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training is founded on more than two decades of educational experience serving students with learning disabilities and AD/HD at the post-secondary level. This experience combines with Landmark College’s nationally recognized professional development programs for educators and its unique research capabilities to create the Institute.

The Institute researches and develops best practices for the education of struggling students, particularly individuals with learning disabilities and AD/HD.  They disseminate their work to educators and other professionals through services such as workshops, regional institutes, institutional needs assessments, and consultations.

http://www.landmark.edu/greenwich/index.cfm

For more information, please contact:
Peter Newman
Director, Greenwich Education and Prep, LLC
203 661 1609

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
203.869.5272  x235

FEBRUARY 16-19: Sign-up for one or more fun-filled days of hikes, games and crafts.

Have plans for February Vacation? Why not have the kids spend it exploring and experiencing winter with experienced Naturalist’s at the Audubon sanctuary? Pack a snack and a lunch, and be prepared to be outside in all kinds of wintery, weather conditions.  There are separate groups for younger and older campers and each day focuses on a new theme.

AGES: Kindergarten – 5th Grade

DATES & THEMES:
*       Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Predators
*       Wednesday, Feb. 17 – Tracks & Traces
*       Thursday, Feb. 18 – Animals on Vacation
*       Friday, Feb. 19 – Wonders of Winter

HOURS: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

COST: $50/day for members; $60/day for non-members

For registration forms and more details, visit: http://greenwich.audubon.org/Programs_NatureCamps.html

Or call the Camp Director, Lindsey DeVito at 203.869.5272 x235.

Author Visit and Book Signing
Greenwich Library
Meeting Room
101 W Putnam Avenue
February, 9, 2010
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Author Dana Brand talks about his book, The Last Days of Shea: Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan.  Mr. Brand will also sign copies of his book. Free and open to everyone.

“When I read Dana Brand’s books, I feel as if I’m learning about the heart and soul of the Mets fan.  The Last Days of Shea is a great tribute to Shea stadium and to the spirit of the fans who made it such a wonderful place to play baseball.”  — Jerry Koosman, pitcher, New
York Mets, 1968-78

Contact: Carl White – 203-622-7948

Preventing Throwing Injuries
Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center
90 Harding Road
Old Greenwich
March 9, 2010
6:00pm

ONS Sports Medicine Specialist Paul Sethi, M.D. to talk about preventing throwing injuries.

The OGRCC will host Preventing Throwing Injuries, a free seminar for parents and their kids who play baseball.  Sports medicine and shoulder specialist Dr. Paul Sethi of ONS in Greenwich will discuss arm injuries often associated with the “throwing sports. Learn why throwing makes the elbow and shoulder vulnerable to injury, and what can be done to help keep young athletes on the playing field and out of the operating room. Preventing Throwing Injuries will take place at Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich. Call to register- 203-637-3659. Admission is FREE, but reservations are required.

Just Books
28 Arcadia Road
Old Greenwich
Thursday, February 11
from 7:30PM-8:30PM
with wine & hors d’oeuvres.

Just Books and The Alliance Francaise welcome AFG members and friends to “FRENCH IN ENGLISH” a new book club focusing on contemporary French writers translated into English.

Series begins on Thursday, January 14 at Just Books @ 28 Arcadia Road in Old Greenwich, CT . SARAH’s KEY by Tatiana de Rosnay will be the first book with future texts suggested by the group. Discussion will be led by well known book club leader, Susie Carter from 7:30 – 8:30 and will include wine and hors d’oeuvres at each session.

French in English is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, Thursday, February 11 and Thursday, March 11. The series is free to Alliance Francaise members and $10 for non-members. Books purchased at Just Books will be offered at a 10% discount to members.

For further information and to register, please contact Sarah Zehouani at 203-629-1340

Pre-requisite: You must read Sarah’s Key before the first session. Please come with suggestions for future books – April in Paris by Michael Wallner is already an idea for February.

Historical Society
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
Thursday, February 25, 2010
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$15 per person, $10 for members
Beer, wine and light refreshments included

Story Barn at Greenwich Historical Society: All You Need is LOVE

Greenwich Historical Society will present the second in its story barn series, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, and the topic will be “LOVE” in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Story Barn, which debuted at the Historical Society last November, is a unique way to experience oral tradition, explore local lore and get a whole new perspective on the lives of your friends and neighbors. Each storyteller tells a five-minute tale on a given theme. The program is inspired by www.Themoth.org, a New York organization dedicated to “celebrating the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience.”

The first Story Barn played to a packed house and met with rave reviews. Greenwich Historical Society board member, program organizer and standup comic, Bonnie Levison, served as emcee and introduced nine other raconteurs. The audience, seated at round tables, sipping wine, beer or cider and nibbling popcorn, listened raptly as each of the evening’s lineup shared personal experiences centered on the inaugural topic: Life in Greenwich. (To see a clip on YouTube, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIZ7tyfGNE).

To attend the next in the series of Story Barn programs, reserve online at www.hstg.org. or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18. Space is limited.

If you are interested in participating as a storyteller, please contact the Historical Society.

Family Valentine Workshop
Saturday, February 6, 2010
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cos Cob Library
Community Room
5 Sinawoy Road
Cos Cob

The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will be offering a fun opportunity to make Valentines for your special loved ones. They will provide the materials for making beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards to give away. There will be a collection box for cards for Greenwich senior citizens as well. Seating is limited so please reserve your spot at 622-6883.

A special program called HOOPS WEEK will be offered by the The Department of Parks and Recreation at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center during the School winter recess February 15 – 18, 2010.

The program is for boys and girls 10 to 13 years old.  It will meet Monday – Thursday from 12:30 – 2 pm.  The cost for the 4 days is $40, or $10 per day.

John Czarnecki who has coached basketball at GHS, the Greenwich Flames, and the Boys and Girls Travel Teams will be in charge of the program.  John currently is working with many High School and travel players in the area to improve their basketball skills.

Come to the Civic Center for some basketball fun.  Coach Czar will be organizing players in full and half court games.  3 on 3 games, 1 on 1 games, Free Throw contest, HORSE, and much more.

For more information please contact the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 203-532-1259, or visit www.greenwichct.org.

Lincoln, Life-Size
Bruce Museum
One Museum Drive
February 13, 2010 – June 6, 2010
Drawn primarily from the extensive archival collections of The Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation, this exhibition will explore the rise and presidency of Abraham Lincoln on the human scale. Photographs from the period will be digitally enlarged to life-size and will be juxtaposed with the original photographs, glass negatives and daguerreotypes. Other objects on exhibition will further bring history to life including a Lincoln life mask, bronze sculptures, nineteenth-century ephemera, and Civil War artifacts. This exhibition is being organized by guest curator Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr., Assistant Director, The Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation, and Robin Garr, Director of Education, Bruce Museum. The exhibition is underwritten by Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust; New England Land Company, Ltd; a Committee of Honor co-chaired by Tom Clephane and Nat Day; and the Charles M. and Deborah G. Royce Exhibition Fund.