PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND 2015 SEASON
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S ANTIQUARIUS 2014 FUNDRAISER
alone, no matter how popular it is,” states man- aging director Inge Maki. “ We need to throw a fundraiser every now and then in order to offset the costs and keep prices low enough for everyone to enjoy.”
Antiquarius 2014, the Greenwich Historical Society’s most important annual fundraiser, in- cludes a bevy of delightful events. • Markham Roberts Lecture and Luncheon November 13, 2014, at the Belle Haven Club This year’s festivities open with a luncheon and lecture with renowned AD100 designer Markham Roberts, entitled “The Way I See It” and based on a soon-to-be released monograph of his work. • Winter Antiques Show Preview December 5, 2014, at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center • The Greenwich Winter Antiques Show December 6 & 7, 2014, at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
The new season begins with Tru- man Capote’s “A Christmas Memo- ry,” back by popular demand at the Greenwich Arts Council Dec. 4 th and Westport Woman’s Club Dec. 11 th . January through April, Play With Your Food in Westport, Fair- field and Greenwich, will be chock full of delicious short plays – little gems that pack a wallop – by Pu- litzer Prize winners and new writ- ers as well, accompanied by catered lunches from the best restaurants in each town, followed by discussion with the actors. Plays are performed by local pros and up and comers from New York. “We’ve got the best actors in New York living right here in the neighborhood.” says artistic
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
director Carole Schweid. “It’s very exciting to share the stage with such an ac- complished group.” Whether putting on plays at their regular ven- ues or replacing the “after dinner speaker” at special events, fundraisers, and even anniversary parties, Play With Your Food con- tinues to build and en- tertain communities with top-notch theatrics and first-rate food. “We like to give our audience more than they expect,” shares executive producer Nancy Diamond, “We want to
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• Holiday Boutique December 9 & 10, 2014, at Christ Church Greenwich Parish Hall
HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
show them a really good time.” Tickets are now on sale at www.jibproductions.org or 203-293-8729. Toquet Hall, Westport: Jan 13, 14, 15; Feb 3, 4, 5; March 3, 4, 5; March 31, April 1, and 2nd Fairfield Theatre Company: January 20, February 10, March 10, April 7th Greenwich Arts Council: February 11 and 12, March 11 and 12, April 8 and 9th *
In the mood to Play With Your Food? Con- necticut’s popular lunchtime play-reading series kicks off their 13 th season with a party! Host- ing the fundraiser at Branson Hall at CHT in downtown Westport on Saturday, November 15 th , JIB Productions will celebrate with their signature combination of great food, stellar en- tertainment, local stars, and of course, hilarious plays. “Theatre can never survive on ticket sales
• Holiday House Tour December 10, 2014 For more information and tickets: www.greenwichhistory.or
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