Whom You Know: An Update from our friends at Connecticut Cottages and Gardens

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

An Update from our friends at Connecticut Cottages and Gardens

To the Trade:

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Designer Day

March 1

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Greenwich invite members of the trade to join in celebrating the arrival of their spring collection. Come enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages on their designer day and get a first look at what's new to the showroom.

Tuesday, March 1 (9:30am - 6pm)

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

45 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

To RSVP or make an appointment with a design associate, call (203) 661-4480 or emailrsvpgreenwich@mgbwhome.com

CHEFS FROM THE CLARKE CHEF SHOOT OUT

DUKE IT OUT AGAIN

February 24 - March 3

Winners of the 2010 Chef Shoot Out return for round two at the Clarke Culinary Center in South Norwalk. Master Chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt (of Chocopologie) and Chef Matt Storch (Match) are battling it out once again to see which chef will draw the biggest crowd of students to their March 2011 class.

Feed your sweet-tooth with a class on "The Marriage of Desserts & Wine" with Fritz Knipschildt on Thursday, February 24, or take a stab at a hands-on knife skills class with Matt Storch the following week on Thursday, March 3.

Clarke Culinary Center

64 South Main Street, South Norwalk

Register in advance (required) at (800) 842-5275, Ext: 206 or visit clarkeculinarycenter.com

SANDI HABER FIFIELD BOOK SIGNING AND OPENING

March 3 - 12

Join Rick Wester Fine Art Gallery for the opening of Sandi Haber Fifield's new exhibit. Anopening reception will welcome the works from her current book, Between Planting & Picking, to the gallery and will be followed later in the month by a book-signing event.

Opening reception: Thurs., March 3, 6-8pm

Book signing: Sat., March 12, 2-4pm

511 West 25^th St., Suite 205, New York, NY

For more information, call (212) 255-5560 or visit rickwesterfineart.com

FLORAL PHENOMENA AT THE GALLERY AT GREENWICH TAVERN

March 3 - May 4

See the original techniques of Stamford artist, Francine Funke, at The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern. Funke's "Floral Phenomena," inspired by the ever-changing wonders of nature, is the latest addition to her extensive list of award winning local and nationwide solo exhibitions. Her work has been critically acclaimed by a number of prestigious publications including The New York Times, Artnews Magazine and Art New England.

Thurs., March 3^rd - Wed., May 4

The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern

1392 East Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich

For more information, contact Francine at (203) 561-8099 or franart@optonline.net

franartstudio.com / greenwichtavern.net

ALDRICH MUSEUM FIRST FRIDAYS

March 4

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and media sponsor Connecticut Cottagaes & Gardenswelcome you to kick-off your weekend with First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Hour. Enjoy cocktails, snacks, music, and a chance to tour the Aldrich's newest exhibition "James Esber: Your Name Here," that features the artist's latest colored Plasticine clay portraits of the momentarily famous.

Members, $10; non-members, $15.

Fri., March 4, 7-9pm

For more information, call (203) 438-4519 or visit aldrichart.org

NEAR AND FAR AID SPRING GALA

March 4

Join Mitchell's in Westport in their effort to bring hope and change to those in need at the Near and Far Aid Spring Fundraising Gala. Experience the mystery of Carnevale with the Best of Spring Fashion masquerade, and enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and live premium silent and rare wine auctions.

Friday, March 4 (7-10pm)

Mitchell's in Westport

670 Post Road East, Westport

Call (203) 259-1710 or to learn more about Near and Far Aid, visit nearandfaraid.org

DARIEN ANTIQUES SHOW

March 4 - 6

Support St. Luke's LifeWorks of Stamford this year by visiting the First Congregational Church of Darien for the 44^th annual Darien Antiques Show. Kick the weekend off at the Friday night Preview Party and find amazing pieces from 37 of the Northeast's better antique dealers.

Preview Party: Friday, March 4 (7-9pm); $50 at door including weekend admission

Antiques Show: Sat., March 5 (10am-5pm), Sun., March 6 (11am-5pm)

$10 general admission at door, $8 seniors

First Congregational Church of Darien

14 Brookside Rd, Darien

For information and ticket sales, call (203) 655-0491

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