EDITOR’S CHOICE
Stark Warehouse Sale and “Designer Days” Complimentary Consultations
Visit the Stark Outlet and benefit from spectacular Warehouse Sale prices. Choose from a broad selection—needlepoint, Oriental, antique and Tibetan rugs, as well as Savonneries, sisals, broadlooms, Wiltons, Axminsters, Aubussons, Persians, kilims, dhurries and stair runners. Interior decorators will be on hand for personal consultations to help you select the right rug or carpet for your space.
Warehouse Sale Preview Cocktail Party: Mon, Nov. 1 (5:30-7:30pm)
RSVP to (203) 227-1400 or events@candgpublications.com
“Designer Days” Complimentary Consultations, Nov. 2-4 (10am-6pm)
Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale, Nov. 2–Nov. 21
Stark Outlet, 17 Butler St., Norwalk
(203) 899-1771
Light’s Subtle Touch
Meet landscape painter Tom Yost at the Behnke-Doherty Gallery at a reception previewing Light’s Subtle Touch: The Changing Seasons of the Litchfield Hills, and featuring the wooden bowls of John Talbot.
Artist Reception, Sat., Nov. 6, 4–7pm
Exhibit runs Nov. 5–Dec. 19
6 Green Hill, Washington Depot
RSVP to (860) 868-1655
behnkedohertygallery.com
Stamford Symphony 2010 Benefit Concert—Night of the Firebird
Spend a night in the Tsar’s Palace and revel in the romance of Russian music! Proceeds underwrite the Symphony’s concerts and education programs. The evening begins with cocktails and a grand feast followed by an intimate concert by Music Director Eckart Preu and musicians from the Stamford Symphony. Also includes a silent auction.
For information on tickets, call Stamford Symphony at (203) 325-1407 x14.
Individual tickets start at $350. Friday, Nov. 5 (7pm).
Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford
stamfordsymphony.org
Nielsen’s Holiday Design Preview
Nielsen’s and CTC&G will co-host a tabletop Holiday Design preview featuring Simon Pearce and Diane James Designs. This is a perfect opportunity to get inspiration and fresh ideas for holiday decorating, entertaining and tablescapes. Cocktails and hors d’œuvres will be served.
$10 tickets beneftitting A Better Chance (ABC) of Darien.
Wed., Nov. 10 (5–7pm)
Nielsen’s, 1405 Post Rd., Darien
Please RSVP to (203) 227-1400 or events@candgpublications.com
“Signed, Sealed & Delivered” Now in its ninth year, this popular art sale and event for collectors and enthusiasts is a unique opportunity to buy original works of art, including prints, paintings and photographs by Silvermine Guild artists, faculty and invited artists. An element of mystery contributes to the fun: the artist’s signature on the back of each piece is visible only after purchase.
Collectors Party tickets $35, Sat. Nov. 13 (5–7pm).
Open to public, Sunday, Nov. 14 (3–5pm).
Silvermine Guild Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan
(203) 966-9700, silvermineart.org
New Canaan Young Women’s League Holiday Market 2010 CTC&G proudly sponsors the 13th annual Young Women’s League Holiday Market. The ever-popular Preview Party is on Wednesday evening. More than 40 selected vendors from around the region will gather at historic Waveny House to display their distinctive merchandise.
Preview Party $40, Wed., Nov. 17 (6:30–9:30pm), includes admission to Thurs. Market Day.
Market Day and Café, $10 (available only at the door)
Thurs., Nov. 18 (9am–4pm)
Waveny House , 677 South Avenue, New Canaan
(203) 594-3600, holidaymarket@ywlnewcanaan.org
Aldrich Undercover: A Secret Art Sale and Benefit CTC&G is proud to sponsor the third Aldrich Undercover, a much-anticipated event that will feature approximately 250 new works by many of the museum’s alumni artists. Each work, created especially for this event, will sell for just $300; it will be signed on the reverse, so artists remain anonymous during the sale. The identity of the artist who created each work will be revealed only after purchase.
Patron Ticket $1,000; Individual Ticket $150.
Friday, Nov. 19 (7–10 pm)
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street, Ridgefield
(203) 438-4519 x48, www.aldrichart.org
Housatonic Valley Association Annual Benefit Auction CTC&G proudly sponsors HVA’s 20th annual celebrity-packed auction to benefit the environment. Tim Luke, appraiser on HGTV’s “Cash in the Attic,” returns to auction one-of-a-kind items and experiences. Exclusive auction items include a chance to visit Honorary Committee Chair Christine Baranski and co-star Julianna Margulies on the set of “The Good Wife” in New York City, and much more.
Silent Auction 1pm. Live Auction 3pm.
Sun., Nov. 21 (1–5pm)
Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot
Reservations for the event are limited and can be made by calling HVA at (860) 672-6678 or by visiting hvatoday.org
Westport Historical Society Holiday House Tour CTC&G is proud to sponsor the 24th annual Holiday House Tour, visiting five exceptional area homes, followed by a Twilight Soirée, a wine and hors d’oeuvres celebration and silent auction. For many visitors, the Tour is a standing annual date among friends, and many say it provides inspiration for their own seasonal celebration and home decorating. Tour tickets are $50 ($40 for members, $55 day-of). Sunday, Dec. 5 (11am–4pm)
Twilight Soirée, Sunday, Dec. 5 (4:30–7:30pm), tickets, $50 (includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and silent auction).
Tickets are non-refundable. No children under 12 permitted.
To purchase tickets, stop by or call the WHS at (203) 222-1424 or visit westporthistory.org.
Antiquarius Holiday Boutique & House Tour Enjoy a fabulous array of one-of-a-kind gift items by renowned specialty vendors. On Wednesday, visit the Historical Society’s Antiquarius Holiday House Tour of exceptional Greenwich homes.
Holiday Boutique Opening Night & Cocktail Hour Shopping: Tues., Dec. 7 (6–8:30pm) and Wed., Dec. 8 (9am–6pm); Greenwich Country Club; Free admission.
Holiday House Tour: Weds., Dec. 8 (10am–4pm); tickets are $100.
Advance purchase required.
Call (203) 869-6899, ext. 18.
Proceeds benefit the Greenwich Historical Society.
