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Inspiration and Impact in the News! Did you catch Amy Barry's article in The Day? Check us out on the front page of Antiques & the Arts Weekly! Would you like to learn more about how this outstanding collection came to the Museum? Tuesday, April 19 6:30pm Building Steam: From Acquisition to Donation, The History of the Hartford Steam Boiler Fine Art Collection Jeff Andersen, Director, with Judy Schiffer, Former Curator of the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection $10 (members $7) Register Online Join Jeff and Judy in the Inspiration and Impact exhibition as they recount the development of the collection. From the early days of exciting New York auctions to scholarly exhibitions and the eventual donation, the genesis of this esteemed collection of American art is remarkable story that has forever changed the Museum. A champagne toast to the collection to follow the event. What's In Bloom? In Bloom coincides not only with southern Connecticut's laurel season but also with GardenFest, which celebrates the Museum's gardens including the hundreds of laurel plantings recently reintroduced onto the grounds of the Museum. Inspired by the acquisition of Willard Metcalf's Kalmia, the exhibition In Bloom: Moutain Laurel and the Lyme Art Colony relates Metcalf's seminal work to the colonial revival enthusiasm for native laurel. Following Metcalf's example, artists flocked to Old Lyme each June to paint the ephemeral pink and white blossoms, helping to make the subject a signature of the colony. Laurel pictures will be drawn from the Museum's holdings as well as private collections. The exhibition is on view May 6 through June 26. Lecture Series Connecticut on Canvas: Paintings as History April 14, 21, 28, and May 5 2pm per lecture fee $7 (members $5) Register Online Join specialists in the fields of botany, history, and the humanities for fresh investigations into Connecticut topics stemming from paintings in the current exhibition. Read more... Free Gallery Concert Encore! Encore! - Bonsai Concerts Sunday, April 17 2pm Included with admission. Making the Most of Minimalism Gabriel Kastelle blends recordings with live violin and viola to create an audio kaleidoscope of mesmerizing sound. Gabriel will also be in the Gallery Sunday, May 15. Read more... New website Take a look at the Museum's newly redesigned website. New features and easier to navigate. Many thanks to Mike Esordi for a wonderful job! Artistic Bunny Basket This petite basket is trimmed with fun faux fur and filled spring goodies. Each contains a wooden paint-your-own-rabbit, a mini watercolor set, a book of stencils, and a delicious pair of chocolate bunny ears. Sure to please a child of any age! $13.00 Order now Order by April 17 to guarantee delivery by Easter. Special Offer for New Members As a special one-time offer to NEW members who enroll before April 30th, we are delighted to offer you an extended membership valid through December 31, 2012. That’s nearly two years of membership for the price of one! Take a look at all the benefits of membership and sign up now! April Vacation Days Family Fun during School Break Arts-and-Crafts-apalooza at the Museum Tuesday - Thursday April 19-21 10am-5pm Special Adult Admission: $5, children are FREE Come the Museum during school vacation week for some minds-on, hands-on creative springtime fun. Springtime Tea Thursday, May 5, Friday, May 6, and Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) 3pm $35 (members $30) Advance reservations require. Teas fill quickly, call 860-434-5542 x 111. Celebrate springtime with tours of Inspiration & Impact and In Bloom: Mountain Laurel and the Lyme Art Colony followed by a delightful afternoon tea of sweets and savories by Gourmet Galley and Miss Florence’s Tea, a special blend from Sundial Gardens. Fee includes admission and 10% discount in Museum Shop. Summer Art Camp Summer Art Camp Weekly sessions 10am-3pm $200 (members $190) Register Online Kids explore the art and history of the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists. Geared for students going into grades 1-6, art colony campers investigate art exhibitions, painting, historic games, and more. July 11-15 (grades 1-3) July 18-22 (grades 4-6) July 25-29 (grades 1-3) Aug. 1-5 (grades 4-6) Aug. 8-12 (grades 1-3) Join the Circus ZARKANA Wednesday, August 24 8:30am-7:30pm $135 (members $125) Register Online Experience the new Cirque de Soleil theatrical at Radio City Music Hall. Read more.... And the Winner is... Congratulations to Virginia Lamb for winning the basket of goodies from the Museum Shop. Virginia 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 Check out all the GardenFest events connect with us   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, .