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September 2020
Ghost the Musical
Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard A romantic stage adaptation of a modern classic film, Ghost the Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly…
Find out more »Online Class: Creating a Cityscape with Painted & Printed Papers
Creating a Cityscape with Painted-and Printed Papers-----a Zoom Adventure Painting papers is intuitive. In this class we will paint with acrylics using a Speedball Gel. Participants will create batches of papers to be cut into circles, squares, rectangles and triangles to create the cityscape collages. No experience is necessary to join this online class. After registration, the material list and 5 week syllabus will be sent via email. Dates: Tuesdays: Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20. Makeup: Oct. 27th Time: 12:30-2:30pm…
Find out more »At Gallery: Creating a Cityscape with Painted & Printed Papers
Painting papers is intuitive. In this class we will paint with acrylics using a Speedball Gel Printing plate with brayers supplied during gallery classes. Participants will create batches of papers to be cut into circles, squares, rectangles and triangles to create the cityscape collages. No experience is necessary to join this class. The instructor will work with participants at each individual’s level. After registration, the material list and 5 week syllabus will be sent via email. For in gallery classes…
Find out more »Online Workshops: Sunrise, Sunset & the Moon Photography
In this two-part online program via ZOOM, explore the “Where, When, and What” of sunrise, sunset and yes, moon photography. During the first two-hour presentation Robert will discuss these elements – in an open question and answer session with many examples of various environments. He will also suggest the appropriate times to photograph and places as well as what to include in your photographs. He will discuss the tools that have become available for us in the age of smartphone…
Find out more »Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
Find out more »CENTERBROOK ARCHITECTS LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS MICHAEL CROSBIE, PH.D., FAIA WITH CESAR PELLI: HIS LIFE IN ARCHITECTURE
The Centerbrook Architects Lecture Series presented by the Essex Library opens its thirteenth year with Essex resident, author Michael Crosbie. Crosbie will speak about his recent book, Cesar Pelli: Life In Architecture on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This new monograph celebrates the creative accomplishments of one of the world's most influential architects and surveys his extraordinary body of work in terms of the AIA's Gold Medalist's design, architecture, and planning, tracing Pelli's motivation as a leading…
Find out more »Sunday Hunt Breakfast at The Gris
Sunday Hunt Breakfast / Every Sunday (except holidays) Enjoy the thrill of the hunt each Sunday when a bountiful spread is laid out buffet-style. This sumptuous offering includes a wide array of breakfast and lunch entrées with made-to-order Belgian waffle and omelet stations, breakfast breads, freshly prepared salads, and assorted desserts. The brunch gets jazzier with Dixieland by Freight Train beginning at noon! Reservations recommended. For more information visit http://www.griswoldinn.com 11am to 1pm $24.95/adults; $12.00/children between 7-12; under 6/complimentary
Find out more »At Gallery: The Oil & Cold Wax Experience
This 4-hour class will begin with a demonstration of the Oil & Cold Wax medium. It will give the artist the basic knowledge of this medium and how it works. Artists will learn to prep their paper, mix oil paint with cold wax, basic mark making and textures made with the use of various tools such as stencils, tissue paper, knitting needles, cheese cloth and more. No experience necessary. Some materials will provided by the instructor. Material list for participants…
Find out more »Online Workshops: Painting with Wood Stain
In these two workshops online via ZOOM, learn how to paint with the incredible and versatile medium of water based wood stains from professional artist Sean Carney. Sean has been painting for close to 30 years and has painted with just about every medium. Find out why wood stains are now his medium of choice. In session one, Sean will walk through his technique for preparing the stain and the support for creating a beautiful and unique artwork. He will…
Find out more »Sea Chanteys at The Gris
FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial Crew" is a good description for both performers and patrons, a very spirited bunch making a very spirited evening indeed!
Find out more »Online Class: Basic Drawing
In this online class via ZOOM, learn how to observe and draw in a representational style which is a fundamental skill for working in any medium including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Using graphite and charcoal and working from still life, self portraits, landscapes and photographs, learn several types of lines and tonal drawing. Understand key concepts of drawing such as negative shape, relative measuring, and perspective. Each class features a directed drawing exercise to teach a specific skill and these…
Find out more »October 2020
At Gallery: Introduction to Handcrafted Jewelry
Making handcrafted jewelry is one of the most popular pastimes. There is great satisfaction in designing a piece that is one of a kind. Learn the little secrets of creating a piece of jewelry that looks professional and remains intact. In this workshop you will learn all the basics of stringing a bracelet or necklace. A list of bead choices you will need to bring to class will be sent after you register. Tools are supplied by the gallery and…
Find out more »October Artist of the Month: Gay Petruzzi
Connecticut River Artisans is delighted to announce our Artist of the Month for October: Gay Petruzzi! Gay is our last featured until next spring. Gay is an artist, who hardly ever paints on a canvas. She loves painting on Vintage items. Gay will take something old or worn out and envision something completely transformed. Gay's credo is "Everything has a second life and we should all “Think Green” and keep as much out of the land fill as possible. Art…
Find out more »2020 Annual Scarecrow Contest & FestiFall
Experience Essex…Visit the 2020 Scarecrow FestiFall October 8 - 29! Includes Scarecrow Display & Contest, Plus a Scavenger Hunt Fall is in the air and Essex Board of Trade (EBOT) is excited to host its annual 2020 Scarecrow FestiFall! While COVID-safety guidelines preclude gathering for a traditional festival in Main Street Park… the annual Scarecrow show will go on!!! On any beautiful Fall day between October 8 - 29, EBOT invites visitors and residents to stroll a lamp-post presentation of…
Find out more »The Mousetrap
By Agatha Christie Agatha Christie, the Mistress of Mystery, brings you her most popular creation, The Mousetrap. When a group of strangers are trapped together at a manor house during a snowstorm, they soon discover one of them is a murderer! Is it the newlyweds whose rampant suspicions nearly wreck their marriage? Maybe it's the spinster with the curious background. It could be the architect, the retired Army Major or maybe the odd man who claims his car overturned in…
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