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July News FREE Admission for New London County Residents During Free Week, New London County residents can enjoy the special exhibition, On Hudson: Highlights from the Albany Institute of History & Art, which provides extraordinary examples from the Hudson Valley region that has shaped American art and culture for three centuries. Please forward this along to all your New London County friends! July 17 - July 22 Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, all residents of New London County receive free admission to the Museum. Visitors please show proof of residency. Along with the current exhibition, visitors can tour the historic Florence Griswold House, restored to its appearance as the boardinghouse for the Lyme Art Colony, stroll through Miss Florence’s historic gardens, and relax along the banks of the Lieutenant River. Can You Find Me cards in the gallery and a scavenger hunt in the historic house make a trip to the Museum both fun and educational for families. On Sunday, July 22, visitors of any age who want to try their hand at painting are given everything they need to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. Their masterpiece makes a perfect souvenir for the day. Midsummer Concert Friday, July 27 Free Concert by by River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs 7 - 9pm Find your spot along the Lieutenant River and enjoy the spicy musical gumbo of River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs. Listen to the Zydeco Hogs! Need a few new dance moves? At 6:30pm, join dance instructor Su Peck for a fun lesson on Zydeco dancing. You'll be ready to go when the music starts! 5 - 7pm Free admission to the special exhibition On Hudson: Highlights from the Albany Institute of History & Art. Read more 6 - 8pm Pick up your pre-ordered dinner from Gourmet Galley and enjoy the concert. Menu and reservations at 860-415-9589 or Gourmet-Galley.com. Dessert also available from Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe. Sponsored by All Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family. Market Vendors, Artisans, Parading Paws A Festival favorite! Market En Plein Air Connecticut-grown flowers, fruits, vegetables, breads, fine cheeses, herbs and specialty foods in a setting modeled after outdoor markets in French villages. Come see who's new and visit old favorites. Crafted-by-Hand: The Midsummer Artisan Fair Featuring area artists working in fine silver jewelry, glass jewelry, stationary, silk accessories, small original works of art, pottery, and more! Parading Paws Dog Show! Does your dog have the best smile, longest tail, biggest paws? Special categories include Best Trick and Best Costume. Special Guest Judge, Jill Abramson (see below). Sponsored by Vista Vittles ~ 100% Natural Treats for Dogs. Hands-On, Minds-On Education Area Participate in a variety of free hands-on creative projects provided by local cultural organizations. Steve Elci Concert An interactive, energetic show guaranteed to make all ages smile. Z's Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos Let glitter artist "Z" decorate you for more Midsummer Festival fun! $5 Book Signing by Jill Abramson Abramson, executive editor of The New York Times and author of The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout signs her instructive and entertaining chronicle of Scout's first year. BEAT Shoreline Chef Competition The shoreline's number one food competition. Four local en plein air market baskets, four chefs, four judges, one winner. Presented by the Bee & Thistle Inn. and More! More partners, more locations, more events. The Festival takes place all along historic Lyme Street! Art Exhibitions & Sales, Musical Performances, Book Signings (Gina Barreca!), Shop Sales and more. Read more and plan your day... Check out the NEW "From the Archives" blog Exhibition notes, Landmarks, Profiles, Letters, Photographs, and Documents from the Museum's archives brought to life by editor Carolyn Wakeman. Please take a look and recommend it to all your history-loving friends! Read more... Party En Plein Air Friday, July 13 6:30pm $35 (members $30) Register Online From Jimmy Buffet to Johnny Cash Jamie's Junk Show supplies the dance music for a fun night on the banks of the Lieutenant River. Drinks and light fare. On Hudson in the News Tracey O'Shaughnessy of the Waterbury Republican American and Susan Dunne of The Hartford Courant have dropped by to see the exhibition. Look for Martha Schwendener's review in The New York Times next Sunday. Read Susan Dunne's article... Dine along the veranda or order your lunch as a picnic and relax by the river! Café Flo Expanded menu, extended hours, and a river view! See the menu...read what Jayne Keedle of The Lyme's Patch has to say about Café Flo. And the winner is.... Congratulations to Kris Armour for winning the tote bag of goodies from the Museum Shop. Kris please to arrange pick up of your bag. 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, .