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Greenwich Library Welcomes Renowned Author Judy Blume
GREENWICH, Conn. -- Judy Blume fans will be treated to an evening with the legendary author where she will discuss "In the Unlikely Event" on Tuesday, June 23 at the Greenwich Library.
Her new book and first novel in 17 years, "In the Unlikely Event" spans family, friendships, love and betrayal in its retelling of three real-life plan crashes which occurred in her hometown of Elizabeth, N.J. in 1951.
Blume has written books for young people including "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," and other novels for adult readers including "Wifey," "Smart Women," and "Summer Sisters."
She …
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Receives $25K Grant For Servants' Quarters Exhibit
NORWALK, Conn. -- The Connecticut Humanities has awarded a $25,000 implementation grant to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for a new exhibition that will open Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a gala preview Saturday, Oct. 10.
The exhibit will continue through Oct. 30, 2016.
“Once again, we thank all our legislators for making funding available to the CT Humanities for this engaging educational program that will help us highlight and revitalize this National Historic Landmark," said Patsy Brescia, chairman of the museum's Board of Trustees, in a press release.
In this new exhibit entitled…
Wilton Historical Society Offers New Craft Programs For Kids
WILTON, Conn. -- Whether you're shopping at the Wilton's Farmers' Market or planning your weekend, the Wilton Historical Society has two new craft programs available for children.
Six Summer Saturdays will offer a variety of craft projects, selected by museum educator Allison Reznik, for children ages 4-10. Kids can try their hands at all sorts of projects, including tin-punching, weaving, spoke shaving (barn pegs), clothes pin dolls, quill writing and more.
Six Summer Saturdays craft programs will take place from 11 a.m. to noon June 20 and 27, July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1. The event …
