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Inspiration and Impact Ten Years of the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection In 2001 the Museum underwent a dramatic transformation when the Hartford Steam Boiler Company entrusted its American paintings collection to the institution. The gift of 190 works of art encompasses American paintings, prints, and sculpture from the 18th to the 20th century, with an emphasis on Connecticut's artistic heritage. To mark this landmark gift the Museum presents Inspiration and Impact, which pairs highlights from the original corporate collection with three dozen recent acquisitions that reflect the Museum's expanded focus on American art. Read more... Sponsored by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, Connecticut Humanities Council, and The Starr Foundation. Family Day this Sunday! Sunday, February 13 1-5pm Share the fun of the new exhibition with special gallery activities like Can You Find Me? Cards and scavenger hunts. Get creative with hands-on art projects stemming from the art on view. Enjoy light refreshments and good cheer all around. Music, Lectures, and a Champagne Toast All to celebrate the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection and its magnificent impact on the Museum. Check out the exciting lineup of programs scheduled for this spring. While you're there, download the new Events Calender, all the programs and special events for kids and adults through April. Read more... Your Opinion Please We recently participated in a world wide survey on the use of mobile media by Museums. What do you think? Do you have, or are you getting, a smartphone? Would you use an app before, during, or after your visit to a museum? How? Please email your suggestions to Tammi. Valentines don't have to be just Red or Pink Available in 7 rich jewel tones, these tassel key chains are adorned with a stamped metal base and good luck lotus charm. A perfect combination of whimsy and luxury for your Valentine! $10.50 Shop Online Complete this color-inspired gift by adding Colorstrology. Colorstrology blends astrology, numerology, and color theory to offer exciting new insights about our lives and relationships. Written by renowned astrologer Michele Bernhardt with the artists at Pantone, the global authority on color, the system features 366 "birthday colors" that illustrate who we are and how we behave. Born on January 29 like Oprah Winfrey? You are Keepsake Lilac; "ambitious" and "tender" and "born to make a difference . . . it is not uncommon to find [you] in front of an audience." May 11 babies like Salvador Dalí share the color Green Tea. You "have a vivid imagination and can see new ideas and concepts more readily than others." Sure to be a hit with your Valentine and at your next dinner party! $19.95 Shop Online Purchase both online for $26.00. Monet and More Day Trip Wednesday, March 23 Wadsworth Atheneum and Lunch at Cavey’s $95 (members $85) Register Online A French-inspired trip with guided tour of Monet’s Water Lilies: An Artist’s Obsession and gourmet French lunch at Cavey’s. School Vacation Week February 22, 23, 24 WinterWonderment Special Adult Admission: $5, children are FREE (except for special ticketed performances) Bring your family to the Museum during school vacation week for some hands-on, minds-on creative wintertime fun. Daily 10am-5pm Scavenger hunts in the Griswold House (for a prize!) and special Can You Find Me? Cards in the Krieble Gallery. Thursday, February 24 11am-4pm Hands-on wintertime crafts in the Education Center Ticketed Events Ticketed Events Tuesday, February 22 11am and 2pm Rhythms of Life: An Interactive Musical Storytelling Program with Playtivity Tickets: $5 per person (reservations required) Register Online Children 4-10 will enjoy using elements of theater, music, and dance as they participate in this uplifting storytelling event. Instruments provided for everyone! Ticketed Events Wednesday, February 23 11am and 2pm VOWELS & More: Smart Children’s Music with Steve Elci Tickets: $5 per person (reservations required) Register Online The interactive music will get everyone dancing, singing and thinking. Video of Steve Ticketed Event Thursday, February 24 11am and 2pm Father Goose's Tales: A Shadow Puppet Spectacular By Nappy’s Puppets Tickets $5 per person (reservations required) Register Online Trouble in the nursery ... Mother Goose has taken the day off and Father Goose must do all her chores, including the storytelling! This shadow puppet show is a modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children's songs that will entertain the whole family. Video of Nappy And the winner is... Congratulations to Priscilla Wilder for winning the basket of goodies from the Museum Shop. Priscilla please click here to arrange pick up of your basket. We'll see you soon at the Florence Griswold Museum! 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT                860-434-5542 www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org View all spring events.   This e-mail was sent from Florence Griswold Museum Immediate removal with ® Secure. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, . To change your e-mail address or update preferences, .