First Annual 'Experience Greenwich Week' Oct. 22-28
GREENWICH, CT — Designed as a showcase to promote the town as a wonderful place to live, work and play, the inaugural "Experience Greenwich Week" launches next week, created by members of the town's economic development initiative.
"Our goal with Experience Greenwich Week is to support the local businesses that make our town a true destination," said Greenwich First Selectman Peter J. Tesei in a statement. "With this initiative, we can help support the many cultural institutions, art galleries, incredible restaurants and shops that make Greenwich what it is today."
Greenwich-based event marketing company TMK Sports & Entertainment organized the week, gathering together more than 150 merchants, restaurants and fine art galleries to participate.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the town's "Think Greenwich" public relations campaign, a branding initiative developed by Tesei's Economic Advisory Committee. The 15-member committee is made up of a cross-section of community, civic and business volunteers, which helped to spearhead the seeding of Think Greenwich with a combined $90,000 contribution from the town and local businesses.
For more information on Experience Greenwich Week, click here.
Greenwich Trivia Question
How many members make up the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting? How many districts are represented? See the answer below, but no peeking!
Upcoming Things To Do In Greenwich
Experience Greenwich Week is next week, but what about fun things to do this weekend? Below are a few, but be sure to check out the Greenwich Patch Events Calendar for more. Enjoy!
Riverside Tag Sale this Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m.
Continuation of last weekend's sale with many new items. Household items, glassware, silverware and chinaware (including Dansk), collectibles, artwork, Fellowes shredder, vintage 1983 IBM PC complete in original boxes + Lotus 123, kitchen chairs, Christmas items, camel bags, electrical and much more!
Treasure, the 2018 Gala for Greenwich Hospital
Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Greenwich Hospital will hold its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, October 20 at Greenwich Country Club at 6:30 pm to support emergency services. Last year, the Emergency Department (ED) received visits from 39,000 patients, 25 percent of whom were children. Greenwich resident, Karen Rubin, is chairing the event.
St. Luke's Middle School Admissions Open House
Sunday, Oct. 21, at noon
You're invited to St. Luke's Middle School Admissions Open House on Sunday, October 21, from 12:00 p.m—2:00 p.m. This event, for families with students looking at grades 5-8, will include an opening address by Head of Middle School, Amber Berry, and presentations by faculty, administration, and students. For more information and registration, click here.
Below is the schedule for Experience Greenwich Week:
Monday, October 22
Open House, Greenwich Arts Council
12:00 p.m., 299 Greenwich, Avenue, 2nd Floor, Greenwich
Opening Reception, Greenwich Arts Council
5:00 p.m., 299 Greenwich Avenue, 2nd Floor, Greenwich
Bruce Museum Exhibition: ReTooled
September 21 - December 30, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
Movie Night at Byram Veterans Association: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
7:15 p.m., 300 Delavan Ave, Byram
Tuesday, October 23
Isabella Garrucho Fine Art Reception
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 40 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich Open House Night
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 6 Lewis Street, Greenwich
Wednesday, October 24
Bruce Museum Curator’s Talk: Navajo Weaving Traditions
October 24 - November 25, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich
Art + Fashion event with Michelle Farmer Collaborate
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 45 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Math Party at Mathnasium *family friendly
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 407 East Putnam Ave, Cos Cob
Wine & Hors d'oeuvres Reception
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 406 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob
Open House at Knights of Columbus Greenwich
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., 37 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Thursday, October 25
SDSS Martial Arts of Greenwich Open House
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 397 E. Putnam Ave, Cos Cob
VW Contemporary presents artworks by Damien Hirst & Marc Quinn
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 253 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
Arguimbau Art Gallery Reception
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 351 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
Arguimbau Art Gallery Lecture: "Renaissance Movement in America" by Peter Arguimbau
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 351 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
Greenwich Arts Society Paint & Wine Soiree
5:30 p.m., 299 Greenwich Avenue, 3rd Floor, Greenwich
Flinn Gallery Opening and Reception
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 101 West Putnam Avenue Second Floor, Greenwich
Friday, October 26
Reception at Weber Fine Art Exhibit: Paintings and Pastels by Wolf Kahn
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 12 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich
Pasta Buffet at St. Lawrence Society
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 86 Valley Rd, Cos Cob
$12 per person
LIVE Music at St. Lawrence Society
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., 86 Valley Rd, Cos Cob
Saturday, October 27
Mike's Organic Delivery Warehouse Farm Market
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 377 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford
Ghouls in the Garden
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Greenwich Botanical Garden, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob
$75 - $100 up to five family members
Boys and Girls Club Greenwich Open House
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich
Party Place and Things Halloween Bash *family friendly
1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m., 410 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob
Arguimbau Art Gallery Oil Portrait Demonstration Featuring Samples & Demonstrations
2:00 p.m., 351 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich
Knights of Columbus Greenwich Council Annual Adult Halloween Bash benefitting Clothes to Kids of Fairfield County
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., 37 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Byram Veterans Association Halloween Party featuring Rockin’ Chicklets Band
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., 300 Delavan Ave, Byram
Sunday, October 28
11th Annual Adopt-A-Dog Howl & Prowl
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Board of Education Parking Lot, 290 Greenwich Avenue
River Day Adult House "Create Your Family Scarecrow" *family friendly
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 125 River Road Extension, Cos Cob
Walk-through with the Curator at the Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library
3:00 p.m., 101 West Putnam Avenue Second Floor, Greenwich
Experience Greenwich Week After Party
6:30 p.m., Sam's Bar & Grill, 1 Mill Street
For more information and a complete list of participating merchants, visit www.experiencegreenwichweek.com or call 203-531-3047.
Answer to the trivia question: There are 230 members in the Greenwich RTM, who represent 12 district around town. Read more about the Greenwich RTM here.
Image via Experience Greenwich Week
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