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 In honor of Women’s History Month, the Greenwich Historical Society will admit two women for the cost of one admission to its new exhibition, A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection from March 17 through March 21. The new exhibition, which opens on March 3 and runs until June 13, 2010, will highlight 25 quilts in a range of patterns and styles made by Greenwich women during the 1800s. The exhibition explores the historical and technical aspects of these intricate and graphic works, addresses how and why they were made and why they still appeal today.
Greenwich Historical Society Museum Gallery and Bush-Holley House, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, Noon to 4:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Two women admitted for the price of one from March 17 to March 21, 2010.
General admission: $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Admission is free for members and children under 6.
 image from weebly.com Did you ever wonder why stone walls are a recurring visual motif throughout the town of Greenwich? On March 23 at 1:00 pm, The Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Historical Society will join forces for an educational program on the historical significance of these rough-cut gems. Presenters Dan Barrett, Environmental Director of the Greenwich Land Trust and Anne Young, archivist at the Greenwich Historical Society, will talk about the variety of walls throughout town, including how they evolved and why they became such an important part of the town’s landscape. Following the lecture, participants will take a walk on one of the Land Trust’s preserves in back country Greenwich to explore the geology and history embodied in these iconic walls. Fred N. Durante, Jr., Inc. is a generous sponsor of this program. Admission is free, but donations to either sponsoring organization are encouraged. Reservations are required and number of participants will be limited. Location information provided at time of registration.
Historic Stone Walls of Greenwich
Sponsored by The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Historical Society
March 23, 2010
1:00 pm
Free admission.
Reservations required. Call for 203-869-6899, Ext. 18
 3/11/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Celebrate Teen Tech Week by rocking out! Stop by and play Guitar Hero World Tour. All skill levels welcome. Drop in and make some noise! Please contact Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Meeting Room
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915
3/10/2010
 Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Drop in and explore Bitstrips. What is a bitstrip you ask? A bitstrip is an original online comic strip made by you. Got a joke or funny story to tell? Tell it in a whole new and creative way. Bitstrips gives you everything you need to create unique characters and scenes. Create a one panel cartoon or tell a longer story. You decide. Registration required. Please call Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/10/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915
3/9/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Bring your own digital photos (on a flash drive is best) and do fun and creative things with them.  Create your own motivational poster. Put yourself on a magazine cover. Add funny quotes and captions. Share your one-of-a-kind pics with friends on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Registration required. Call or email Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/9/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915
 Isabelle Demers, former organ scholar at Christ Church Greenwich and doctoral candidate at the Juilliard School will play a concert of organ music by Bach, Howells, Laurin, Bridge and Reger on Friday, March 12 at Christ Church Greenwich. Ms. Demers will provide commentary on each piece played. A large screen will allow the audience to watach the artist’s hands and feet throughout the concert. A freewill collection will be taken to support the 2009-2010 organ recital series, held the 2nd Friday of each month. A reception will follow in the Family Room of the Church. For further information, please call the Music Office at 203-869-6600 x23.
3/7/2010
Start Time: 3:30 PM
 End Time: 5:00 PM
Description: The Klezmatics are globally-renowned world music superstars and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in 1986 with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality; focusing on contemporary themes such as human rights, anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk. In the course of over twenty years and nine albums they have stubbornly continued making music that is wild, mystical, provocative, reflective and ecstatically danceable. This program is sponsored by the Peterson Concert Series.
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Cole Auditorium
Contact: David Waring
Contact Number: 622-7917
Presenter: David Waring
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00 PM
FRANK DELANEY
VENETIA KELLY’S TRAVELING SHOW: A NOVEL
Greenwich Library
101 W. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Free and Open to the Public
Come meet New York Times bestselling novelist Frank Delaney, author of Ireland, Tipperary, Shannon and Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea. Delaney is a former judge for the Man Booker Prize and enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, but now lives in New York City and Connecticut. Delaney has been called “The most eloquent man in the world” by NPR’s Scott Simon.
In Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show (Random House, Feb 23, 2010, $26), Delaney weaves “Irish vaudeville and politics of the 1930s into a mix both delightful and astonishing…” according to AudioFile Magazine.
 I can personally attest to the efficacy of acupuncture to minimize pain. On Sunday March 7th, psychiatrist Janet Freedman, MD will discuss the use of one of the oldest healing practices in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other health conditions. At the First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich – to register, call 203-863-4277. FREE.
 It happens twice a year – Thanksgiving and Easter/Passover – the “rack-up-five-weeks-of-receipts,” spend what you would anyway, and take home the centerpiece to a holiday meal for free. Spend $300 at Shoprite from now until April 5th, and walk away with a FREE smoked ham, turkey (including 10lb – 14lb Empire Kosher Turkey or roasting chicken), or a Stouffer’s Lasagna.
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