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Bruce Museum Calendar January – March 2014
January
January 5, 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point. Bring binoculars. Meet at main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park. This is a leisurely walk of about 2 miles to view birds in their habitats. Held in collaboration with Bruce Museum, Wild Wings and Audubon Greenwich. Free. For information, call weekdays 203-413-6756.
January 5, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center. All About Shellfish. Held at Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Greenwich Shellfish Commission leads this family-oriented, hands-on program about oysters, clams and harvesting shellfish. Try a fresh local clam or oyster at the raw bar by Atlantic Clam Farms. Warm up with a video presentation exploring the role of bivalves in our local marine environment. Free. For information, call weekdays 203-413-6756.
Sunday, January 12, 2:00 p.m. Lecture Series: History of Oyster Fishing on Long Island Sound. The first in a three-part series of programs exploring the history of shellfishing on Long Island Sound highlights the Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission. Commissioner Roger Bowgen, Walter Adler, Susie Baker, Dr. Frank Cantelmo, Lucy Jinishian, Daniel Barrett, and members from the Health Department join us for a panel discussion exploring the past, present and future of the Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission. Find out who they are and what they do to protect and promote healthy shellfishing in Greenwich. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested; call the Museum at 203-869-0376 or e-mail to [email protected]. The Bruce Museum receives support for this program thanks to a grant from Connecticut Humanities.
Wednesday, January 15, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Look & See: Oyster Fishing on Long Island Sound A program especially designed for children ages 3-5 years and their adult caregivers, who will explore the Museum’s galleries through hands-on experiences, crafts, stories and more. Children will explore the exhibition Oysters, Pearls of Long Island Sound and then work on a related-craft project. Members $5, non-members $7 per child, per class. Parents/guardians are free. For reservations, call the Museum at 203-869-0376.
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Monday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Day Celebration Celebrate this year with performances by Connecticut’s Arts for Learning Hip Hop Dimensions at 11:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. This is a diverse collection of dancers with raw talent in Hip Hop and Break Dancing. While electrifying audiences, they inspire youth to think of dancing as a positive outlet for artistic expression. Audiences are educated on the history, culture, foundation, and the dance styles of Hip-Hop. Students of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to make “I have a dream …” buttons and add their self-portraits to the Circle of Friends mural, as well as explore the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions. All events are free with Museum admission.
Saturday, January 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Wildlife Tracking Class at Audubon Greenwich. Enjoy indoor/outdoor explorations at Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, following the trail of local animals that may only be seen by the signs they leave behind. Activities are suitable for ages 5 years and up. Please call Audubon Greenwich for information, fees, and reservations: 203-869-5272 x230.
Tuesday, January 28, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Teacher Preview: In The Dark: Animal Survival Strategies Preview includes staff tour of the exhibition followed by the presentation of school program and teacher’s materials. Curriculum connections to humanities and science will be highlighted. Open to school teachers only.
February
Saturday, February 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Owl Talk and Walk at Audubon Greenwich. RSVP required. Enjoy indoor/outdoor explorations at Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, to learn all about birds of night - the owls. Activities are suitable for ages 5 years and up. Limited attendance. Call Audubon Greenwich for information, fees, and reservations: 203-869-5272 x230.
Sunday, February 2, 9:00 a.m. First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Bring binoculars. Meet at main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park. This is a leisurely walk of about 2 miles to view birds in their habitats. Held in collaboration with Bruce Museum, Wild Wings and Audubon Greenwich. Free. For information, call weekdays 203-413-6756.
Sunday, February 2, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center: Oyster Fishing Family Day At the Seaside Center, Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich. Held in partnership with the Greenwich Shellfish Commission, Health Department and Bruce Museum. Experience hands-on oyster fishing with members of the Town of Greenwich Shellfish Commission. Learn about the habitat and natural history of the oyster with in-depth explorations at the Seaside Center. Take a close up look at this amazing bivalve! All activities are free and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. For information, call 203-413-6756.
Thursday, February 6, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Snow date Thursday, March 6) Lifetime of Looking: Oyster Fishing on Long Island Sound
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A program especially designed for senior citizens with memory loss and their caregivers, who will explore the Oyster exhibition with Museum educators to provide meaningful cultural experiences and personal enrichment. A voluntary craft project and refreshments are included. Program is free, but advance reservations required. For information and reservations, call 203-413-6740 or 203-413-6741.
Sunday February 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Astronomy Day Family Day Co-sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich Activities and crafts for everyone focusing on the stars and planets! STARLAB Planetarium will run continuous shows throughout the day featuring our local night skies. Members of the Astronomical Society will be on hand to show off telescopes and share information about the Bowman Observatory. All activities are inclusive, suitable for children five years and up, and are free with Museum admission.
Tuesday – Friday, February 11, 12, 13, 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. February School Vacation Workshops: Creatures of the Night! A series of hands on workshops for students in grades 1 – 3, who will explore exhibition In The Dark: Animal Survival Strategies, and then work on related projects. Tuesday: Bats are Furry Flyers Wednesday: Owl Nightlights Thursday: Glowing Fireflies Friday: Nighttime Animal Eyes Each workshop is a complete program, but the four projects are complementary. These inclusive workshops are suitable for students of all abilities. Members $5, non-members $7, per child, includes all materials. Reservations are required by calling the Museum 203-869-0376.
Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: A Conversation with the Artists Join us for a panel discussion featuring the artists in the exhibition discussing their work and the role creating small-scale models to further their artistic visions. Artists on the panel include Joe Figg, Richard Haas, and Laurie Nix, and will be moderated by Christian Viveros-Faune, art critic and independent curator. Galleries are open for viewing from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This program is free but advance reservations are requested. Call the Museum at 203-869-0376. (Snow date Feb. 26)
Friday, February 21, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Night at the Museum Family Benefit Come dressed in your pajamas to this fun, activity-filled and family- focused event benefitting children's education and scholarship programs at the Bruce. The event complements the exhibition In the Dark: Animal Survival Strategies. The evening features movie screenings and craft activities. Dinner will be provided and adults can enjoy wine and beer. Individual tickets are $85 per adult and $25 per child (children under 3 are free). Patron level tickets, which include special benefits, will be available for $250, $375, $500 and $1,000. For information or to receive an invitation, contact Jen Bernstein at 203-413-6761 or [email protected].
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Sunday, February 23, 2:00 p.m. Native Maritime Traditions: Harvesting the Sea Elizabeth Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag, artist, and marine scientist. Learn about the maritime traditions of the Native Americans of the Northeast, how they utilized the sea for trade networks, harvested food, and the created beautiful ornamentation Second in a three-part series on the History of Oyster Fishing on Long Island Sound. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested; call the Museum at 203- 869-0376 or e-mail to [email protected]. The Bruce Museum receives support for this program thanks to a grant from Connecticut Humanities.
March
Sunday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Bring binoculars. Meet at main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park. This is a leisurely walk of about 2 miles to view birds in their habitats. Held in collaboration with Bruce Museum, Wild Wings and Audubon Greenwich. Free. For information, call weekdays 203-413-6756.
Sunday, March 2, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center: Saltwater Fly Fishing in Fairfield County ORVIS and Trout Unlimited will present both the theoretical and practical aspects of saltwater fly fishing including fly casting demonstrations and instruction. Co-sponsored by Greenwich Shellfish Commission and Bruce Museum. Free. For information, call weekdays 203-413-6756.
Sunday, March 9, 2:00 p.m. A Love Affair with Oysters: A History of the Men and Women Who Fish and Farm the Sea Tessa Getchis, MS, Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Connecticut Sea Grant, Department of Extension, University of Connecticut. Explore the history of commercial shellfishing in Connecticut from the 1700s to the 20th century. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested; call the Museum at 203-869- 0376 or e-mail to [email protected]. The Bruce Museum receives support for this program thanks to a grant from Connecticut Humanities.
Wednesday, March 12, 12:30 – 1:15 pm Look and See: In the Dark! A program especially designed for children ages 3-5 years and their adult caregivers, who will explore the Museum’s exhibition through hands-on experiences, stories and more. Children will explore the exhibition and then make their own animal of the dark! Members $5, non-members $7 per child, per class. Parents/guardians are free. For reservations, call the Museum at 203-869-0376.
Saturday, March 22, 6:45-7:45 PM (March 23 rain/snow date) Woodcock and Peepers at Audubon Greenwich. RSVP required. Enjoy indoor/outdoor explorations at Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, to learn all about the sights and sounds of animals that are active at the edge of night -- woodcock and peepers. Activities are suitable for ages 5 years and up. Call Audubon Greenwich for information, fees, and reservations: 203-869-5272 x230.
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Sunday, March 30, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Animals of the Dark Family Day Explore the exhibition to find out which animals are adapted to being active at nighttime! Make your own night-creature crafts in the workshop! At 2:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 p.m., Live Night Creatures with animal specialist Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation, who will teach us all about some animals that live in the night such as owls, bats, and sloths. Don’t be afraid; come find out about the benefits of bats and other nighttime animals! All activities are suitable for students of all abilities ages 5 years and up. Free with Museum admission.
Affiliate Organizations
Astronomical Society of Greenwich
Tuesdays, January 14, 28, February 11, 25, 7:00 – 9:00 pm March 11, 25, 8:00 – 10:00 pm Public Nights at the Bowman Observatory Located on the grounds of Julian Curtiss Elementary School, 1800 E. Elm Street, Greenwich, northeast of the Milbank/Elm St. rotary, the observatory is open to the public free of charge (weather permitting). For more information, call 203-413-6762.
Wednesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m. Telescope Workshop. Free monthly meeting at the Museum. Call 203-413-6762 for more information.
Greenwich Antiques Society
Monday, January 6, 2014, 1:15 p.m. Antiques Society Lecture. “Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York” by Margaret Hofer, Curator of Decorative Arts, New-York Historical Society. Tea reception to follow. Greenwich Antiques Society members free, guests $20. For reservations and information, email: [email protected]. www.greenwichantiques.org
Monday, February 3, 1:00 p.m. Antiques Society Lecture. “What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution” by Caroline Weber, author and Associate Professor of French Literature, Columbia University. Tea reception to follow. Greenwich Antiques Society members free, guests $20. For reservations and information, email: [email protected]. www.greenwichantiques.org
Monday, March 3, 1:00 p.m. Architecture, Beauty and the Beast: Three Centuries of American Architecture William Hosley, Principal, Terra Firma Northeast and former Director of New Haven Museum and Connecticut Landmarks, will lecture. Tea reception to follow. Greenwich Antiques Society members free, guests $20. For reservations and information, email: [email protected]. www.greenwichantiques.org
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Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle
Monday, January 13, 2014, 1:15 p.m. Chinese Ceramics: Influence on World Ceramics Denise Leidy, Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will lecture. Tea reception to follow. CCSC members free, non-members $20. For information: 203-966-9291, 914 636-0617 or e-mail: [email protected]
Monday, February 10, 1:15 p.m. Christopher Dresser’s 19th Century Modern Ceramics; a Global Perspective Cheryl Robinson, author and researcher of American and Asian ceramics will lecture. Tea reception to follow. CCSC members free, non-members $20. For information: 203-966-9291, 914 636-0617 or e-mail: [email protected]
Monday, March 10, 1:15 p.m. From Gauguin to Picasso and Others Along the Way: Their Work on Ceramics 1880-1930 Martin Eidelberg, Professor Emeritus of Art History, Rutgers University, curator, lecturer and author, will lecture. Tea reception to follow. CCSC members free, non-members $20. For information: 203-966-9291, 914 636- 0617 or e-mail: [email protected]
About the Bruce Museum Explore Art and Science at the Bruce Museum. The Bruce Museum is located at One Museum Drive in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students up to 22 years, $6 for seniors and free for members and children under 5 years. Individual admission is free on Tuesday. Free on-site parking is available and the Museum is accessible to individuals with disabilities. For additional information, call the Bruce Museum at (203) 869-0376 or visit the website at www.brucemuseum.org.
The Bruce Museum Seaside Center is a beachside museum located in the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich, CT. The Seaside Center mission is to educate visitors about the ecology of Long Island Sound and environmental issues.
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