Week of February 3, 2013

February 3, 2013 ( Sunday )

Silvermine Guild Arts Center January 9 - February 3 Noon - 5:00am New Members Exhibition Each year in the spring and fall, artists are selected, through a jurying process to become new members of the Silvermine Guild of Artists. This exhibit showcases the works of five new Guild Artist members inducted in the spring and fall of 2012. The new members include: Mindy Green, Shelby Head, Heather Houston, Lara Ivanovic, and Hank Paper. GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 12p.m. – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 – 5 pm. January 6th through February 17th, 2013 Location:   Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Cost:   Free Contact:   (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org   View All Dates   Posted by:  Silvermine Arts Center, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 28-Nov-12 11:58am EST

Silvermine Guild Arts Center January 9 - February 3 Noon - 5:00pm Donald Axleroad: “Disintegration of Truth & Trust” A new series of work created in response to current events and the contemporary issues of today's world. Through imagery and symbols, the artist explores the dissolution of American culture; a time and place where dishonesty has become the norm, and for many, innocence has been lost and the American Dream has been shattered. GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 12p.m. – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 – 5 pm. January 6th through February 17th, 2013 Location:   Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Cost:   Free Contact:   (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org   View All Dates   Posted by:  Silvermine Arts Center, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 26-Nov-12 4:18pm EST

Silvermine Guild Arts Center January 9 - February 3 Noon - 5:00pm Tina Rohrer: “A Commitment to Color, Movement and Geometry” This new exhibit is a tribute, honoring the life and art of Tina Rohrer, who passed away in the summer of 2012. The selection of work, in a variety of media, expresses the artists' love of movement and color through geometric constructions. GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 12p.m. – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 – 5 pm. January 6th through February 17th, 2013 Location:   Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Cost:   Free Contact:   (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org   View All Dates   Posted by:  Silvermine Arts Center, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 28-Nov-12 11:45am EST

Silvermine Guild Arts Center January 9 - February 3 Noon - 5:00pm Historical Exhibit: “The Silvermine Print Collection” Showcasing a selection of works from the current Silvermine print collection, which consists of over 200 prints from renowned artists. GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 12p.m. – 5 pm; Sunday: 1 – 5 pm. January 6th through February 17th, 2013 Location:   Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Cost:   Free Contact:   (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org   View All Dates   Posted by:  Silvermine Arts Center, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 28-Nov-12 2:52pm EST

February 5, 2013 ( Tuesday )

Silvermine Guild Arts Center 6:00pm - 7:30pm Artist Talk – Exhibiting Artist Donald Axleroad & Gallery Director Jeffrey Mueller Join exhibiting artist Donald Axleroad and Gallery Director, Jeffrey Mueller for an informal art discussion at the Silvermine Galleries. Artist talks are opportunities to get guided tours of the exhibitions and meet and interact with the artists. Don't miss this informative talk. Free and open to the public. Location:   Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 Cost:   Free Contact:   (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org Posted by:  Silvermine Arts Center, Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 28-Jan-13 1:50pm EST

February 8, 2013 ( Friday )

Wilton Library Association 7:00pm - 8:30am Author Talk - Madeline Miller: The Song of Achilles Friday, Feb. 8 Author Talk - Madeline Miller: The Song of Achilles, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles presents a thrilling and unique retelling of the Iliad and the legend of Achilles: a tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart. Miller has two degrees from Brown University in Latin and Ancient Greek, and has been teaching both for the past nine years. She also has a degree from Yale School of Drama, specializing in adapting classical tales to a modern audience. This debut novel is the winner of the 2012 Orange Prize, one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious literary prizes, joining among others, Ann Patchett, Zadie Smith, Barbara Kingsolver, and Téa Obreht. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950. Location:   Wilton Library Cost:   none Posted by:  Kathy Trentos, Wilton Library Association, 5-Feb-13 12:46pm EST

February 9, 2013 ( Saturday )

Wilton Library Association 7:30pm - 9:30pm New Perspectives Film Series: First Position Saturday, Feb. 9 New Perspectives Film Series: First Position, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. First Position is a 2011 documentary film following the lives of six young dancers as they pursue their passion for dancing in a quest for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, won the Jury Prize at the San Francisco Doc Fest, and audience awards for Best Documentary at the Dallas International Film Festival and at the Portland International Film Festival, where Bess Kargman also won Best New Director. Suggested donation of $5. Refreshments served. The New Perspectives Documentary series is programmed and moderated by filmmaker, Megan Smith-Harris. A Q&A will follow the film. Registration highly recommended. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; (203) 762-3950. Location:   Wilton LIbrary Cost:   Suggested donation of $5 Posted by:  Kathy Trentos, Wilton Library Association, 5-Feb-13 12:48pm EST

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