new britain museum of american art today... details later

hoping to score the free pass from manchester public library for the nbmaa.....dying to have the kids create something in the art lab there.


details later on...

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we had an absolutely fabulous time...here are some direct quotes from the boys:

"i love to look at sculptures." -dan

"seeing the big blue glass form hanging from the ceiling."  -rich

" i like the art lab." - adam

memberships to nbmaa are really worth considering as there are reciprocal memberships to at least a dozen or so other new england museums as well as discounts on classes, cafe and giftshop... current exhibit MC Escher runs through november- a great opportunity to see one of the largest Escher exhibits...

the museum also boasts a great art lab for kids; a place to create, play and learn which is open to all museum guests. classes for adults and children offered throughout the year as well.
located at the base of beautiful walnut hill park- you could even take a walk afterward (we had our doggie izzy with us, so we planned on it.) it really is a great way to spend the day, or at least--we think so.

Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Schedule of Events

Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Schedule of Events

heading to OL tomorrow, so maybe - we will...
.. and i just learned that a friend of mine will be a featured artisan.... we have had a great time here in the past. the kids are able to build small  wooden sailboats that actually float among other things...

...guilford Art Center :guilford, CT next week & white elephant sale old lyme this weekend!

*guilford, ct ... Welcome to Guilford Art Center : Guilford, CT **great event- great art.  adults $7, children under 12 are free***

**this weekend white elephant sale lyme st. old lyme, ct.  held at the first congregational church...

it's that time of year again. bargain shoppers unite- strollers NOT recommended,) I found this out the hard way years ago. this event is big and super crowded. normally falls on a smokin' hot new england wknd- so be prepared.
cars lined up all the way to the venue, free parking. 2 days- fri 9am-2pm/sat 8am-noon.  get there early, second day is 1/2 price... great sale for used sporting gear, art, furniture... just about everything!~