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SUMMARY:Mad For Modern: A Japanese Influenced Modern\, House Talk & Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\nTour a remarkable 1930s home featuring a carefully curated collection of art and furniture\, walk its peaceful Japanese-inspired garden\, and learn more about the legacy of the man who built it – all in one exclusive afternoon as the Ridgefield Historical Society kicks off its “Mad for Modern” series on June 7. \n\n\n\n “Japanese-influenced Modern: House Talk and Garden Walk” is designed to share both the beauty of the house and its extensive gardens – as well as the important 20th century impact of its original owner\, Paolino Gerli\, who was quietly instrumental in rebuilding U.S.-Japan trade throughout the mid-20th century. \n\n\n\nTickets for this program are $75 per person and $65 per person for Ridgefield Historical Society members. (members should enter discount code 10OFF at checkout). PLEASE DO NOT USE THE DISCOUNT CODE IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER. If you’re not a member of the Historical Society\, we welcome you to join by clicking HERE. If you are unsure of your membership status\, contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. Tickets are limited\, nonrefundable and available only in advance. Location details provided with reservation. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/mad-for-modern-a-japanese-influenced-modern-with-a-story/
LOCATION:At a private residence in Ridgefield
CATEGORIES:Mad For Modern
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club on the Road: History of Ridgefield Guild of Artists
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society is on the road in June at Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Ln\, Ridgefield CT!  The History of Ridgefield Guild of Artists will be the topic of the June meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society.  \n\n\n\nPam Stoddart\, the Executive Director of Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, will lead the informal conversation\, which will be broadcast live on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Facebook page for those who can’t attend in person. The discussion will explore the history of the Guild and some of it’s former and current artists. \n\n\n\nThose with artwork from a Ridgefield artist are encouraged to bring them to share with the group. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this free gathering. Advance registration is requested online here. For more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-on-the-road-history-of-ridgefield-guild-of-artists/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Mad For Modern,Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and the Collector
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKET\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the enduring influence of modern art and vie for the opportunity to take home vintage artwork yourself on June 25 at  “Cocktails and the Collector\,” an Art Auction and Show hosted jointly by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists and the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\n“Cocktails and the Collector” takes place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday\, June 25\, at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Lane\, Ridgefield. CT. The event celebrates the final week of the Guild’s monthlong “Mad for Modern” Art Exhibit\, which runs from Saturday\, June 6\, to Sunday\, June 28. \n\n\n\nAttendees at “Cocktails and the Collector” will enjoy all the new artworks on exhibit\, be treated to libations and nibbles\, and have the opportunity to bid on original 20th-century artwork being donated from the Segelstein family’s private collection.  \n\n\n\nView auction items and register to participate.  Auction items will include signed lithographs by Salvador Dali and Peter Max\, along with original etchings by Etienne Ret\, and work by Ludwig Bemelmans\, the writer/ illustrator of the beloved children’s book character\, Madeline. All pieces date from the 1950s-’70s.  \n\n\n\nThe evening is part of the new “Mad for Modern” programming by the Historical Society on the architecture\, design and built environment of Ridgefield’s modern and postmodern era. Developed under the W. Arthur Architectural Archives\, the “Mad for Modern” series will explore the town’s 20th-century transformation through evolving design practices\, materials and patterns of suburban growth. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/cocktails-and-the-collector-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Ln\, Ridgefield CT
CATEGORIES:Mad For Modern
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