The Whitney Museum of American Art – known informally as the “Whitney” – is an art museum located in Manhattan. It was founded in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875–1942), a wealthy and prominent American socialite and art patron after whom the museum is named.

The Whitney focuses on 20th- and 21st-century American art. Its permanent collection comprises more than 21,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and artifacts of new media by more than 3,000 artists. It places a particular emphasis on exhibiting the work of living artists for its collection as well as maintaining an extensive permanent collection containing many important pieces from the first half of the last century. The museum’s Annual and Biennial exhibitions have long been a venue for younger and less well-known artists whose work is showcased there.

The Spice Market Restaurant in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District is a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant that serves gourmet food in a casual atmosphere.

Sorry! We’re sold out.

$40 per person includes Drinks and Food

• Two open bars
• Delicacies including crab cakes, smoked salmon, filet of beef, and shrimp.
• Catered by Palmers
• Entertainment by the Blue Notes
• Dress: Cocktail Attire

The Blue Notes

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For information and reservations —

Contact Bill Winship –

203-655-3530

williamwinship3@aol.com

Thursday October 22, 2015

DMA Excursion to Goodspeed Opera House for a performance of

Bedford Falls comes alive as never before with the Goodspeed premiere of the magical tale of finding hope in your own hometown. In a tuneful re-imagining of the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a would-be angel swoops to the rescue of desperate banker George Bailey on Christmas Eve. From the Tony-winning co-creator of Fiddler on the Roof, it’s a heartwarming family musical that celebrates the power of love and the goodness in all of us. Remember: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”

Lunch at

Menu

• Pasta Primavera  sautéed vegetables, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes
• Chicken Marsala sautéed,  wine and mushrooms, potato, vegetables
• Bistro Steak bourbon sauce, potato, seasonal vegetables
• Talapia with herb ver jus, rice and seasonal vegetables

Cost: $ 95.00 per person

Departing at 9:15 am from The Christian Science parking lot

For Reservations Contact

Paul Larson — plarson@yahoo.com

Or call (203) 846-0722

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Many thanks to Katie Lawrence for these photos!

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Spend an hour honoring those who served and gave their lives, and have a good time with fellow members of the DMA.

If you are able to join us, please arrive at the Goodwives shopping center by 9:30 am.

We are assembling at the far end of the parking lot near the Tengda Restaurant.

It is suggested that you wear a blue shirt and tan or khaki pants (If you don’t have them, don’t worry about it.)

There is no parking at Goodwives so you will have to park at:

• The Mechanic Street Parking Lot (adjacent to and behind the Darien Volunteer Fire Department)
• The YWCA, or,
• the First Congregational Church of Darien parking lot.

But, we recommend that you be dropped off, and have your driver park near the end of the parade. (The medical center across the Post Road from the Cemetery is a good choice).

The parade route proceeds down the Post Road for 1.25 miles.   we will have cars for those who need a ride.

The parade starts at 10 AM and will be over by 11 AM.

We want to have marchers, but if you are unable to walk (march) we will hopefully, have enough room in our cars for those who can’t walk. We encourage those who can walk to do so.

Please come and represent the Darien Men’s Association in honoring the men and women who have served our nation.

Some history on Memorial Day:

Nearly 150 years ago, Memorial Day— first called Decoration Day— was set aside to decorate the graves of the men who’d recently died in battle. America was still reeling from the Civil War when Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a proclamation in 1868, according to a PBS account of his decision. “The 30th of May,” he declared, “would be an occasion to honor those who died in the conflict.”

The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.

Take this opportunity to enjoy the Circle Line Landmark Cruise around Manhattan and see Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Lower Manhattan,  Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, The Battery, Brooklyn Bridge and the United Nations.

Cost: $85.00 per person

Dress: Informal

Lunch at the popular St. Andrews Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan

We had a blockbuster event with more than 160 attendees at our Cocktail Party. The event featured an open bar and delicious food provided by Palmer’s Market. The Blue Notes entertained us with a medley of Christmas and Holiday songs. A great time was had by all.

The trip to visit Locust Grove, the home of Samuel F. B. Morse, and the Storm King Art Center with a gourmet lunch at the Canterbury Brook Inn was an outstanding success. Thanks to Mel Klugman for his effort in organizing the trip and special thanks to Mel for treating the group to their first glass of wine.

 Locust Grove

Overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York, the 200-acre Locust Grove Estate includes an Italianate villa designed in 1851 for artist and inventor Samuel F. B. Morse by architect A. J. Davis.

Begining in 1895 new owners William and Martha Young redecorated the mansion with their vast collection of art and antiques, and added new gardens.  Mr. and Mrs. Young’s daughter, Annette, lived at Locust Grove until 1975, preserving the estate essentially as her parents had used it.  Today Locust Grove, with miles of carriage roads, landscaped grounds, historic gardens and Hudson River views, is an independent not-for-profit museum and nature preserve established by Annette Innis Young.

Inside the historic mansion, step back in time to the early years of the 20th century; the Young family’s collection of Hudson River School paintings, early 19th-century American furniture, and personal possessions are still in place after more than a century.

Storm King Art Center

Widely celebrated as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.

Canterbury Brook Inn

Chef and Owner Hans Baumann serves authentic Swiss and American Cuisine nightly from Tuesday through Saturday. Now approaching it’s 20th year in the historic location, Canterbury Brook Inn offers diners traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue, Wienerchnitzel, Bratwurst with Rosti, all artfully crafted in a quaint country setting. From the rustic dining room, dark wood beamed European tap room, multiple fireplaces or the ‘al fresco’ patio overlooking the Idlewild Brook diners find an ambiance suitable to all seasons.