Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open House Day in CT June 9

Greater Danbury Open House Day

Art, culture, history; Kid-friendly; Artisan demos; Many events are free or at a nominal cost; Participate in a one-day statewide celebration of Connecticut's fascinating world of art, history, and tourism.  Local organizations and business open their doors to showcase unique cultural and tourism assets.
A Common Ground
33 Crosby Street, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.791.9850 www.acommonground.net
Free classes all day. All ages welcome! On display, art by Danbury High School students. Classes starting at 8:30am through 7pm. See website for complete schedule.
The Gallery at Art & Frame of Danbury
60 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.748.0197 www.artandframeofdanbury.com
"Wild!" original mixed media paintings by Nancy Moore & ceramic pottery by Marcia Taylor. Custom framing demos all day. Open 10am-6pm
Danbury Museum & Historical Society
43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.743.5200 www.danburymuseum.org
Exhibit opening "Covering All the Bases: A History of Danbury Baseball" Open 10am-4pm
Danbury Railway Museum
120 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.778.8337 |www.danbury.org/drm
Large display of American historical rail cars and artifacts. Bring this brochure for a free train ride with paid museum admission. Also on display "Urban Totem" series by Brian Walters. Open 10am-5pm

YMCA ESCAPE to the Arts
293 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.794.1413 |www.regionalymca.org
Join in designing a square for a community art project to be on display for the month of June. Exhibition of artwork by ESCAPE staff on display. All ages welcomed. Open Noon-2pm
The Gallery at Still River Editions
128 East Liberty Street, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.791.1474 |www.stillrivereditions.com
Print exhibit "Intellectual Property" by Gene Gort. Have your portrait taken for "Faces of Danbury" Receive a free 8x10 after the event. Open 10-5pm
Jim Felice Studios
15 Great Pasture Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.797.0230 |www.jimfelice.com
Artists Jim Felice, Katie Bassett, Kenny Hess, Dave Gesualdi, Eric Camiel and various graffiti artists. Sculpture and painting demonstrations throughout  the day. Open 10am-4pm

The Mercurial Gallery
11 Library Place, Danbury, CT 06810 |203.417.2215 |www.themercurial.com
Opening reception for "Body of Work" tattoo show. Artist meet and greet. Open Noon-5pm
Molten Java
213 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, Connecticut |203.739.0313 |www.moltenjavaevents.com
Live musical performance by Seth Lefferts at 8pm. Free local art gallery upstairs. Open 7am-10pm

David Boyajian Studio
3 Milltown Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 |203.241.8204 |www.davidboyajian.com
Group show on display. Bronze casting demos all day by sculptor David Boyajian. Open 10am-5pm
Rogers Park
21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT 06810 |Hosted by Danbury Museum & Historical Society |www.danburymuseum.org
Home of the Danbury Westerners. Vintage baseball game at Westerners Field @ 1pm Danbury Westerners Game @ 6:30pm. Please see Danbury Museum website for admission prices and participation details.
Arts, culture, and history events at venues in greater Danbury as part of the state of Connecticut's Open House Day including exhibits, artisan demos, performances, and special activities.
For more information click here.(includes downloadable map)
Saturday, 09 June, 2012

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