SilveradoJun 9, 2013With harmonies similar to the Eagles, The Byrds and America, Silverado is a joy to listen to. A long time New England favorite, they’re known to consistently deliver that good time country rock feelin’ with a high degree of excellent musicianship and precise vocal arrangements. You know their top charting singles "Hide Your Love" and "Ready For Love." In 1973, New England natives... |
Marcia BallJun 9, 2013Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New... |
Exhibition Opening ReceptionJun 9, 2013Celebrate the opening of three museum exhibitions. The Origin of Preppy: John Meyer of Norwich explores the style’s transformation from campus fad to innovative fashion. Strange Beauty: Abstractions in Nature - the photography of Carolyn Marks Blackwood and Alter Egos: Bruce Sargeant|Mark Beard - paintings by Mark Beard both open on the Museum’s first floor |
Opening Reception – 23rd Annual Silvermine School of Art Student ExhibitionJun 9, 2013The Student Exhibition showcases the artistic achievements of the Silvermine School of Art students of all ages, from youth to adult. Awards are given in Adult, Youth and Junior Artist categories for painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics and silversmithing/jewelry design. This year’s juror is Darby Cardonsky, Interim Coordinator, MFA Program in... |
Second Sundays: Community Free DayJun 9, 2013Build a Robot! Families with children between the ages of 6 and 12 are welcome to explore Roofbots: The Lost Robot Colony with a museum educator and then take their inspiration to the classroom to create their own robots using a variety of out-of-this world mixed media art materials. |
Spring Garden TourJun 9, 2013 - Jun 10, 2013This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s). Sunday June 9, 12pm – 4pm and Monday June 10, 10am – 4pm The public is invited to visit four exclusive private gardens and an historic public garden in addition to the beautiful grounds at the arboretum itself. UCONN Certified Master Gardeners will lead docent tours. Local plein-air painters, photographers and musicians will be present in each garden creating a unique cultural and... |
23rd Annual Silvermine School of Art Student ExhibitionJun 9, 2013 - Jul 20, 2013This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s). The Student Exhibition showcases the artistic achievements of the Silvermine School of Art students of all ages, from youth to adult. This event provides students the opportunity to share their accomplishments with one another and offers the general public a view of the fine art and creative energy that is generated by the student body. Awards are given in Adult, Youth and Junior... |
The Jalapeño Quartet, Jazz and TangosJun 9, 2013The Jalapeño Quartet, Jazz and Tangos The group includes flautist Melanie Chirignan, bassist Chris Langhans, drummer Dane Scozzari, and pianist Andy Barnett. They will be performing Piazzola Tangos, along with the Claude Bolling Suite, where classical music mingles with jazz. |
Dialogue: Representation and AbstractionJun 9, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s). A visual prism of mediums, styles and subject matter presented by the Artists of Gallery One and Friends. Reception on Sunday, June 9 from 1-4pm. Gallery hours are Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 12 - 4pm. |
Guided VisualizationJun 9, 2013Stressed? Worried about an upcoming event? Come to a guided visualization class and learn new ways to remain calm. Register with Betty Hamilton of Hypnosis for Health, LLC at 203-804-8897. |