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WhAt's the Hot Air Club?

the Hot Air ClubFrom "The Zodiac Group" at the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida to "The Smart Set" at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago, museums across the country are introducing social programs that combine art and entertainment.

In that same vein, the Florence Griswold Museum presents the "Hot Air Club," named for the free-spirited Lyme artists who challenged artistic and social traditions at the turn of the 20th century. The Hot Air Club holds programs throughout the year that combine fun and socializing with a lively mix of art and culture-related topics.

Hot Air Club events are generously sponsored by Albemarle Equities; All-Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family; Centerbrook Architects and Planners; and Hoffman Audi.

What’s in store for 2008?

(Sign up now and you'll be the first to know more dates and times! Contact Shawn at 860-434-5542 x112 or shawn@flogris.org.)

Party En Plein Air
Friday, May 30
6:30pm
Space is limited - sign up now!
Tickets: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Reservations required (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org
Join us for a fun plein-air party featuring the steel drum sounds of the White-Eyed Lizard Band and sip into summer with a variety of cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

 

 

Summer Party
Friday, August 15
6:30pm
Space is limited - sign up now!
Reservations required (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org
Celebate the Hoat Air Club's third birhtday with the Eric Ducoff Band playing a mix of Chicago and West Coast jump blues from the 40s-60s. Buffet dinner and cocktails included.

 

Past Events 2008

Film Night: Screaming Masterpieces

Friday, January 25th
6:30pm

Join us for an engaging evening of film, food, and fun as we view Screaming Masterpiece – an innovative documentary focusing on the current music scene in Iceland. Explore the roots of punk, hip-hop, and classical music there and indulge in hors d’oeuvres and icy beverages beforehand.

A Victorian’s Secret:
Historic Striptease in Reverse

Friday, February 29th
6:30pm

Kandie Carle, The Victorian Lady, will dress before your eyes in the under- and over- garments of yesteryear. Take pleasure in Leap Year libations while Kandie goes from wearing very little to wearing some very vintage Victorian. Laughter guaranteed!

Friday, April 4
6:30pm
Playing the Acoustic Blues: An Evening with Dan Stevens
Join us for an evening of blues as musician Dan Stevens shares his acoustic guitar music in a 45 minute concert. Drinks and light fare included.