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September 2020
Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit
Spectrum Gallery and Artisan’s Store presents The Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit, showcasing select work by participating artists in the 2020 Autumn Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green. The seven-week gallery exhibit opens to the public on Friday, September 18 and runs through Sunday, November 8. (Due to Covid-19, there is no opening reception for this exhibit. The Gallery is also adhering to all safety measures and asks that visitors wear masks and use hand sanitizer upon entering the Gallery.) In…
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Annual Scarecrow Contest & FestiFall
Experience Essex…Visit the 2020 Scarecrow FestiFall October 8 - 29! 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 scarecrows and enjoy some alfresco dining and shopping. It’s…
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: Holiday Themed Bird House
Find a 3D bird house that has ample surface space to collage and decorate. This can be a table centerpiece or mantel piece to complement your holiday house. Places to find your bird houses are Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Agway, Antique stores, Good Will & Dollar Stores. Once you find the ”Perfect” bird house, scour your attics to find old Christmas and holiday embellishments, ornaments and papers. Look for a theme. It can be whimsical, wintery, anything that appeals. Finally, select…
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…
Find out more »At Gallery: Holiday Themed Bird House
Find a 3D bird house that has ample surface space to collage and decorate. This can be a table centerpiece or mantel piece to complement your holiday house. Places to find your bird houses are Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Agway, Antique stores, Good Will & Dollar Stores. Once you find the ”Perfect” bird house, scour your attics to find old Christmas and holiday embellishments, ornaments and papers. Look for a theme. It can be whimsical, wintery, anything that appeals. Finally, select…
Find out more »Retirement Transformed Webinar: Finding Your Wellness Motivations at Any Age with Co-Host, Joe Ames
Get Ready for some serious Motivation! Whether you’re in the best shape of your life…or not, you’re going to want to hear what Joe Ames has to say! We all know that creating, implementing, and sustaining a physical wellness plan is easier said than done. That’s why we’re connecting with our good friend Joe Ames, fitness guru and corporate retiree, to hear how he made the transition from a corporate career into a life full of health and wellness. Join…
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 »Social Security 101 Zoom Workshop
A free, illustrated workshop on social security benefits will be presented by Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist Kentia Torres at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29, hosted on Zoom by the Essex Library. Torres will focus on early retirement benefits, qualifying for disability, survivors or spouse benefits. Registration required. www.youressexlibrary.org or 860-767-1560.
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 »November 2020
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 »Centerbrook Architects Lecture Series Presents: Robert Miller, FAIA with “Solace from Home: Sheltering in a Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Residence”
For many of us, the present moment has meant expanded time at home. Although disruptive and challenging, this has also been a time of opportunity – to engage with our dwellings in new ways, and to seek comfort, support and even inspiration in uncertain times. Join this Essex Library virtual program with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Principal Robert Miller on Friday, November 6 at 7 pm for a conversation on the firm’s residential work and the ways its clients have adapted…
Find out more »Online via Zoom: Beginning Watercolor
This class takes you from start to finish learning a variety of watercolor techniques like flat wash, glazing, wet into wet and layering that can be applied to any subject. The instructor, Sean Carney, has been professionally teaching painting for over 20 years and exhibits in numerous galleries including Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook, CT. He loves introducing beginners to the joy and creativity of the watercolor medium. Material list available upon registration. Dates: Saturdays Nov. 7, 14, and 21 Time: 1:30-3:30pm…
Find out more »Tackle Your Printed Photos Like a Pro Zoom Workshop
A free, illustrated workshop on organizing print photos will be presented by professional photo organizer Cathi Nelson at 1 p.m. Nov. 11, on Zoom for the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Nelson will focus on how to organize your print photos to help preserve and share personal life journeys and memories. RSVP: www.youressexlibrary.org or 860-767-1560. Registration is required.
Find out more »Science Talk: “Hidden Expansion” with Yale Science Communication Webinar
A free, illustrated zoom talk entitled “Hidden Expansion” will be presented by Yale Science Communication at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 hosted by the Essex Library. The focus will be on microscopic matter, biological cells, viruses and how to harness those hidden worlds for medical treatment and technology. Registration is required. www.youressexlibrary.org or call Essex Library at 860-767-1560
Find out more »At Gallery: Pearl Knotting without Tools Workshop
There is no piece of jewelry more timeless than a strand of hand-knotted pearls. If you’ve always wondered why there are knots between pearls, it’s to prevent pearls from rubbing against each other and to protect against loss if the strand should break. Unfortunately, the process can be frustrating when using tweezers, an awl or a special pearl knotting tool. Now you can put them all away since in this workshop you will learn a foolproof way of hand knotting…
Find out more »December 2020
At Gallery: Holiday Wreath Design Workshop
Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season with landscape designer, Tracy McMorran. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects, including pinecones, for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome! Saturday, December 5 1:30-4:00pm $40 (plus $15 material fee paid to the instructor at the workshop) https://spectrumartgallery.org/event-registration/?ee=79 Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street Centerbrook, CT 06409
Find out more »At Gallery: Get ready for the Holidays!
In this class, we will create intricate folded paper snowflakes from decorative papers. These can be made in various sizes to be used as ornaments, or as larger decorations for the home. They can be made of white paper, or fancy printed papers for different effects. We will also experiment with pop-up greeting cards. No experience needed, and a supply list of materials you can bring from home will be available. Small materials fee to be paid to the instructor.…
Find out more »At Gallery: Holiday Wreath Design Workshop
Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season with landscape designer, Tracy McMorran. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects, including pinecones, for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome! Saturday, December 12 1:30-4:00pm $40 (plus $15 material fee paid to the instructor at the workshop) https://spectrumartgallery.org/event-registration/?ee=111
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