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Get Out Around Greenwich This Weekend

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Here are some events for you to check out this weekend:

Member Appreciation Day -  - 49 Brown House Rd., Stamford, CT; 203-358-0066

When: Saturday, September 17 - all day

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Why Go: NO GUEST FEES!!! There will be food and refreshments, chair massages, giveaways, free child care from 8am - 12:30PM and Zumba with Shannon Wade at 10:15 a.m. Get there early to get your spot! See schedule for other classes!

Pricing: Free!

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- , 272 Bedford St., Stamford, CT.

  • When: Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 18; times vary.
  • Why Go: GOPIO-CT, The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin will open its 2011  Film Festival at the with a selection of award winning independent films.
  • Pricing: Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those films which are suitable for children.  For more information, directions, synopsis and tickets please visit www.sulekha.com/gopio-cttkts or call 203-722-5507.

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    ART Greenwich - , 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT.; 239-495-2024, info@expoships.com

    When: September 16-19 Friday & Saturday 11:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday & Monday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Why Go: Docked at the picturesque Delamar Greenwich Harbor, SeaFair will gather international galleries presenting works of art from Durer to Warhol and introducing emerging talent from the world's stage to 50 million year old fossils as art and mid-20th century object d'art from French and American designers representing Art Deco, avant garde and Italian Futurism design. Paintings of all periods including 17th to late 19th century American Hudson River School, luminist style, British sporting, European masters and America's artists Thomas Cole, Childe Hassam, and Winslow Homer will be offered. Period 20th century signed jewelry by Verdura, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels and award winning contemporary jewelry designers will also be offered in addition to 18th and 19th century estate jewelry. Also available will be antique object d'art including porcelain, ceramics and pottery. Click here for a schedule of events.

    Pricing: One Day Ticket - $10 in advance or $15 at door; Multi-Day Ticket - $15 in advance or $20 at door; Children Under 10 FREE.

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    - Storehouse Gallery and Vanderbilt Education Center at Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob; 203-869-6899

    When: Saturday, September 17; 2 - 4 PM.

    Why Go: Exhibit that chronicles the story of Greenwich's fire, police and emergency medical service workers and a day to recognize the service, collaboration and everyday acts of heroism of our first-responder community. Event will include refreshments ,music, family activities, VIP remarks and an official proclamation by First Selectman Peter Tesei. Reservations required.

    Pricing: Adults: $10; Students and Seniors: $8; Members and children under six: Free.

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    -  - Tods Driftway & Shore Rd, Old Greenwich, CT; (Seaside Garden)

    When: Sunday, September 18; 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Why Go: An hour and a half of great vintage rock n' roll music from classic rock band Willful Misconduct in a beautiful outdoor setting - bring a chair or blanket.

    Pricing: Free!

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