Connecticut Events from our friends at CT Cottages and Gardens
Left Bank Gallery Essex's New Exhibit
Celebrate Connecticut with Left Bank Gallery Essex's opening reception of "The Essence of Essex." The gallery will present a display of fourteen paintings of the Connecticut River and Essex at the exhibit called "The Essence of Esssex" by Louis Guarnaccia. The oil paintings capture the calmness of the river and beauty of the setting. Guarnaccia is traditionally known for his maritime art. Friday, August 6 (5-7pm) 10 Main Street Historic Essex Village (860)767-0449www.leftbankgalleryessex.com
Cocktails in the Gardens: Vegetable Garden and Tropical Garden
Invite your friends to spend summer evenings in one of the Bartlett's blooming gardens. Each evening promises to be different! Enjoy a sensory feast, garden-themed cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres and live music in the beautiful, fragrant gardens at the Bartlett.
Proceeds support the mission of the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Members, $30 and non-members, $36. Vegetable Gardens: Thurs. July 22 (6-8pm) Tropical Gardens: Thurs. Sept 2 (6-8pm) 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford,(203) 322-6971 www.bartlettarboretum.org
Tea for 200
Washington Art Association presents the 14th annual "Tea for Two Hundred" garden party gala to benefit Washington Art Association and the Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury. Held in the exquisite gardens at the Washington Depot home of Gael Hammer, this year's event will include a silent auction, best hat contest and cameo musical performances. Tickets, $50. Sat., July 31 (4-7pm) 63 River Rd. Washington Depot, (860) 868-3447 www.teafor200.info
Exhibit Opening
The Silvermine Guild Arts Center presents two new exhibits; Language in Art and Directors Choice: Kirill Doron. The juried art show, Language in Art, showcases the myriad of ways in which artists incorporate language into their art. Directors Choice: Kirill Doron, presents realistic still life paintings in oil reflecting his fascination with magic and mystery of the commonplace, a world where everyday objects become infused with personal meaning. Opening Reception: Sun., Aug. 8 (2-4pm) Exhibit runs through Fri., Sept. 17, Wed-Sat., (12-5pm) and Sun., (1-5pm) 1037 Silvermine Rd. New Canaan, (203) 966-9700 www.silvermineart.org