..isms at the Florence Griswold Museum. Art 101 in one visit.
Art 101 is a college course that should be required for anyone who enjoys art. The class complete with full screen imagery, lectures and visits to galleries is a must for truly understanding all that fine art has to offer. Closest thing to a good art educating right now (outside of college) is the new exhibit “…isms: Unlocking Art’s Mysteries”...
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Forget the winter blues. Spend this weekend in Winter Wonderment at the Florence Griswold Museum.
The winter blues might be setting in despite the warmer weather we’ve been lucky enough to have here in eastern CT–but we have the perfect cure. The Florence Griswold Museum is holding a Winter Wonderment Weekend Feb. 11-12, with cool events for the whole family to enjoy. Scavenger hunts, art projects, a face painter and glitter tattoo artist are some...
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It’s high time for tea. Afternoon tea is all the rage at our local tea haunts.
High tea isn’t just for the British anymore. Tea time is the hot new afternoon activity–maybe even surpassing the traditional midday walk to Starbucks. We have quite a few venues with afternoon teas, and they all look delightful! The Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa in Old Lyme (right off I-95) has an afternoon tea from 12-3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday,...
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Feathered Fairy Tales. Enchanted, art-full birdhouses sing in Old Lyme.
The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme has a treat for visitors this October: Of Feathers & Fairy Tales–Enchanted Birdhouses at the Museum. This clever art installation brings the magical world of favorite fairy tales into supremely creative, handcrafted birdhouses. More than 40 Connecticut artists have helped create these works of art. From Snow...
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Experience Garden Art at Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest.
As a garden lover, I’ll be in my glory at the Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest, beginning Friday, June 3. The celebration is spread out over two weeks and offers events centered around the Museum’s historic gardens–a real treat, if you’ve never seen them. And, what better way to kick off garden season? The series starts Friday and Saturday...
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Visit Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. 5 right here in Mystic Country.
The State of Connecticut has fourteen registered Historic Gardens. Five of them are right here in Mystic Country and are open to the public. Included are the beautiful gardens at: Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford New London County Historical Society and Shaw Mansion, New London Roseland Cottage, Woodstock Thankful Arnold...
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February vacation week. Here’s what to do with the kids in Mystic Country.
Not that the kids really need any vacation time; honestly I think they went to school 8 days in January. Whether we want it or not, however, February vacation is on the calendar and if you’re looking for something to prevent cabin fever here’s a list of ideas in Mystic Country: Sat/Sun 19, 20 and 26, 27: Bush Meadow Farm, Union Maple Syrup Month...
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The Holidays at The Florence Griswold Museum. Have you seen the palettes?
Miss Florence’s Artist Tree is back for its seventh year and if you love art, both historic and modern you need to check this out. The 12-foot tree decorated with one of a kind artist palettes has become a holiday icon for the region. If you are travelling I 95, stop at exit 70, take a break and enjoy. It is seriously 1 minute off the exit. The idea of artists...
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Blooming Throughout Time – Connecticut’s Historic Gardens
Avid gardeners might enjoy taking a break from their own weed-pulling while on vacation, but they love to visit Connecticut’s historic gardens. With fourteen historic sites to choose from all over the state, you’ll see amazing herb, vegetable and flower gardens that will get the creative juices flowing when you get home! Eastern Connecticut has its share...
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Mystic Country. A Top Arts and Shopping-for-Arts Destination.
Looking for an arts and culture getaway? Whether it’s classic art, funky art, or somewhere in between, Mystic Country has a museum or place to shop. Right off I-395 in New London, the Hygienic is where the younger crowd goes — art with an edge. You’ll find everything here from juried shows to poetry readings to film and beyond. Located right in downtown,...
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