Florence Griswold Museum Calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org.
A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
 Every Sunday
1-5pm
*Free Hands-On Activities
Free with Museum admission
No reservations required
Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists. Painters are given brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and a smock and are sent to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. All ages and skill levels welcome. There are also hands-on art projects, books, games and puzzles to enjoy. A great way to spend the day.
*Midsummer Concert
Friday, July 25
FREE
Pre-Concert Viewing of Exhibitions
5-7pm
Impressionist Giverny: American Painters in France, 1885-1915 Selections from the Terra Foundation for American Art
 Concert
7-9pm
Enjoy a FREE concert from the Shiny Lapel Trio on the banks of the Lieutenant River.
Pack a picnic or (NEW this year) pick up a tasty dinner from River Tavern and Feast Market served from their vintage “chuckwagon” and enjoy a perfect summer evening on the river.
Sponsored by Reynolds’ Garage and Marine, Lyme
 *Midsummer Festival :
A Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, July 26
8am-3pm
Florence Griswold Museum Events
All outdoors festival events are free
Reduced Museum Admission
Special Features:
 Market En Plein Air
8am-3pm, Lawn of the Museum
Come wander our French-style market bursting with fresh flowers, breads, fine cheeses, wines, specialty foods, honey, and more. All of the finest quality and all produced in Connecticut.
Hands-On, Minds-On
Educational Area
10am-3pm
Local organizations will present hands-on educational activities related to their institution in the Museum’s Education Center and nearby tents.
 Saturday, July 26, 10am and 2pm
Cooking Demonstrations by Dorie Greenspan
Join baker extraordinaire Dorie Greenspan for a fun cooking demonstration
before she signs copies of her books Paris Sweets and Baking: From My Home
to Yours available for purchase at the Festival.
 Saturday, July 26, 12noon
Taikoza Japanese Drumming
Experience the booming drums of Taikoza, a New York-based drumming and dance ensemble, on the banks of the Lieutenant River. This educational and
artistic program will delight festival-goers of all ages.
*ArtVenture Camp 2008
The Museum’s week-long art camps are for kids of all skill levels who are interested in the visual arts. Campers will explore the art and history of the Museum, while painting out-of-doors, looking at nature, and playing historic games. Visiting artists will focus on movement and magic. Camps include a free camp t-shirt, all materials, daily snacks, and more.
Session 1 June 23-June 27 (for grades 1-3)
Session 2 July 7-July 11 (for grades 4-6)
Session 3 July 14-July 18 (for grades 1-3)
Session 4 July 21-July 25 (for grades 1-3)
Session 5 Aug 4-Aug 8 (for grades 4-6)
Session 6 Aug 11-Aug 15 (for grades 1-3)
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