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Benefits, Art Openings, Town-Wide Meeting — The Week Ahead in Greenwich
The Greenwich United Way, Adopt-a-Dog are holding exciting benefits this week; Greenwich officials will present their plan for reorganizing fire department coverage.
'Love Your Hair, Show You Care' — A Blow-Dry Benefit at Salon O
On Monday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Salon O in Greenwich, will host a “blow-dry” fundraising event with all the proceeds to benefit Sunrise Day Camp at Pearl River. Sunrise Day Camp, located in Pearl River, NY, is a full summer day camp dedicated to children with cancer and their siblings and attendance at the camp is free of charge.
“Love your hair, Show you care” captures the sentiments of the staff and owners of Salon O according to Salon O General Manager, Courtney Doros. Ten of Salon O’s top hair stylists have dedicated their day off for the event that also will feature Crush Wine Bar that will be providing hor d’oeuvres and beverages.
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The Crunchy Condiment Co.'s CEO Coming to Greenwich
The international law firm Withers Bergman will host Nick Loeb, founder and CMO of The Crunchy Condiment Company, in the latest installment of the firm’s “Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind” series. Loeb will share his unique insight into successful entrepreneurism and then participate in a Q&A session.
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The event will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor. The “Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind” series features successful entrepreneurs who share their stories and thoughts on building a successful company. Each program is followed by a question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to hear first-hand from successful business leaders. Required RSVP may be made by contacting events8@withers.us.com or 203-302-4082.
Flinn Gallery Exhibit to Feature works by Albertini and SpillmannThe Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library will host an exhibit of new work by two New York-based artists, Sydney Albertini and Heinrich Spillmann. Albertini's latest series of self portraits build on each other, with the depiction of patterned fabric or clothing twisting, wrapping, and eventually overtaking the details of the face. Textile pieces accompany each painting. Spillmann's large scale wood sculptures are carved from trees felled during Super Storm Sandy. His work explores the interminable relationship between man and nature.
The opening of Albertini + Spillmann, is Thursday, Jan. 30 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. when both artists will be at the Flinn Gallery. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. There will be an additional Artist's Talk on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Albertini + Spillmann will be on view through March 12.
Artist Peter Max Coming to Greenwich for Adopt-a-Dog Benefit
Iconic pop artist Peter Max is coming to C. Parker Gallery for a book signing and reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to purchase original works from Peter himself including his latest Marilyn series that were created with world renowned photographer Milton Greene.
As a life long conservationist and protector of animals, Max has consistently given his support to animal rights agencies. In keeping with this tradition, a percentage of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Adopt-A-Dog. The event is being hosted by Tiffany Benincasa, principal of C. Parker Gallery, Barbara Zaccagnini of Coldwell Banker and Diane’s Books.
Max is an internationally recognized artist whose intense bursts of color and psychedelic imagery has earned him the distinction as the official artist of five NFL Super Bowls, the 2006 Olympics, the 1994 World Cup, the Grammy Awards, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the New York City Marathon.
C. Parker Gallery is at 17 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. RSVP’s requested: 203-253-0934 www.cparkergallery.com info@cparkergallery.com.
Greenwich's Fire Protection Plan for the Future
There will be a presentation by the Town of Greenwich Fire Services onThursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Greenwich Library Cole
Auditorium. The purpose of this presentation is to present a station and
staffing initiative.
"As the Town embarks upon the development of a budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 it is important for all Greenwich
residents to understand the necessity to provide appropriate and an
equitable level of fire protection for residents across the 50-plus square
miles of our Town," says First Selectman Peter Tesei, who will be participating in the presentation.
Legends of the '60s Rock it for the Greenwich United Way
And it's not too late to get your tickets for the Greenwich United Way's 80th anniversary concert featuring a flashback to the '60s with Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits and Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere and The Raiders at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Collectively, these artists have sold over 175 million records and had 45 top-40 hits. The tickets start at $50. The concert will be at The Palace Theatre in Stamford.
There are VIP tickets available at $200 each and include priority seating and VIP cocktail reception at 6 p.m. They are available by calling the United Way at 203-869-2221.
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