Lego Art Exhibit At The Stamford Museum & Nature Center

The little brick that could is featured with a special exhibition at The Stamford Museum & Nature Center, and with a special Connecticut Connection (Lego is made in CT), Lego® never looked so good. The exhibition titled Architecture of the Imagination: The Lure of the LEGO® Brick Featuring Nathan Sawaya: The Art of the Brick will be on view from Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Sunday, August 18, 2008.

Having captured the imagination of both children and adults, the LEGO® brick stands out as the most successful minimalist toy of all time. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center will explore this international phenomenon in an exciting, fun-filled exhibition that will prove, once more, that learning can be dynamic and fun.
RELATED PROGRAMS:

Artist in Action. Watch artist Nathan Sawaya at work on a new project
Sunday, June 29, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Trainscape in Progress. Stop in on Saturdays during the run of the exhibition and you may see Bill Probert & Friends at work adding to the train layout. Visit the SM&NC website for full schedule.

Hands-On Corner. Bendel Mansion, Kids of all ages can create their own LEGO® masterpieces!
Mon.–Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm , Sun 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
HOURS:
Bendel Mansion & Galleries
Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm;
Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm



ADMISSION:
Adults: $8 Seniors: $6
Students (over age 17): $6
Children (between 4 and 17) $4
Members - Free
Stamford residents: Free on Wednesdays
Children 3 and under: Free
Those holding bus passes or bus transfer tickets are admitted free.

Planetarium: adults $3, children (age 5 and up) $2.
Members are admitted free.
Observatory: adults $3, children $2.
Ages 5 and up.
Members are admitted free.

DIRECTIONS

Directions from I-95
South from NEW HAVEN:
Take Exit 7 - Follow exit ramp across Atlantic Street onto North State Street. At the 4th set of lights, take a RIGHT onto Washington Boulevard. Follow signs for Route 137. Continue on Washington Boulevard crossing Long Ridge Road, ending at High Ridge Road. Take a LEFT onto High Ridge Road (Route 137). Continue on High Ridge Road - Passing under the MERRITT PARKWAY. The Stamford Museum is located at High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road, 3/4 of a mile north of the Merritt Parkway .

North from NEW YORK:
Take Exit 7 - Turn LEFT at the 2nd traffic light onto Washington Boulevard. Continue on Washington Boulevard crossing Long Ridge Road, ending at High Ridge Road. Take a LEFT onto High Ridge Road (Route 137), and continue - crossing under the MERRITT PARKWAY. The Stamford Museum is located at High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road, 3/4 of a mile north of the Merritt Parkway .

From the MERRITT PARKWAY:
Coming from either direction - get off Exit 35, and turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp onto High Ridge Road. Follow for 3/4 of a mile. The Stamford Museum is located at the junction of High Ridge Road and Scofieldtown Road.

From BEDFORD, SOUTH SALEM (NORTH):
Travel south on Route 137 into Connecticut. The Stamford Museum is located approximately 3 1/2 miles south of the New York state line at the junction of High Ridge Road (Route 137) and Scofieldtown Road.

From DANBURY:
Travel south on Route 7 to the MERRITT PARKWAY and follow the directions above..

BUSES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE MERRIT/HUTCHISON PARKWAY YOU MUST TAKE THE CONNECTICUT TURNPIKE (I-95) BUSES SHOULD ALLOW 20 EXTRA MINUTES FROM I-95

SM&NC, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: (203) 322-1646
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/

Get Your Green On, St Patrick's Day Parades in Connecticut

2008 Greater New Haven Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 9th, 2008 at 1:30 am
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 9 starts its march at 1:00 pm. It will step off from Derby Avenue and Chapel Street, marching down Chapel Street to Church Street. It passes the reviewing stand in front of New Haven's City Hall and continues on Church Street to Grove Street, turning right and ending on Orange Street.
http://www.stpatricksdayparade.org/


2008 Greater Hartford Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Starting at 11:00 am
The parade starts on Capitol Avenue to Main Street to Asylum Street and ends at the Memorial Arch at Bushnell Park.
http://www.centralctceltic.com/


Stamford St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 15th at noon
With more than 80 marching units, including Greenwich Pipe Band, Connecticut Firefighters' Pipes and Drum, Governor's Horse Guard, Trinity College Pipes and Drums, school and youth groups, Irish dancers, military groups, and more. It runs up Bedford and down Summer streets. For more information, call 249-3270.


2008 Greenwich Saint Patrick's Parade
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Greenwich Hibernian Association is sponsoring their 33rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will form at the Greenwich, Connecticut Town Hall at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT and march down Greenwich Avenue.


The 26th annual Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade
Monday, March 17, 2008 at noon
Beginning and ending at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main St. The parade goes up Broad Street, then right onto Fairfield Avenue, right onto Main toward the Barnum Museum, and back to Harbor Yard.


2008 Mystic Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 at 1pm
Mystic Connecticut will host a Saint Patrick Parade on March 30th starting at 1PM in the afternoon. Over 650 marchers scheduled to participate and for us it is a first for our corner of Connecticut. Everyone is cordially invited to attended. Please note arrive early as parking is anticipated to be a problem. The parade accessible off Interstate 95 at either exit 89 or 90. Just follow the signs for directions.



For more St. Patrick's Day Parades around the U.S.A. please visit:
http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/


And for more Irish-themed events check out:

Celtic Woman
The Irish ensemble has enriched popular music with their fusion of Folk, Pop, and Classical influences. In 2005, Celtic Woman released their self-titled debut album which reached #1 on Billboard’s World Music chart. The album held the #1 spot for an incredible 68 weeks breaking a previous long-standing record. Since the breakthrough success of their first album, Celtic Woman has released two additional albums, including Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration and Celtic Woman: A New Journey.
Friday, March 14, 2008, 8:00 PM
Tickets: $60.00, $45.00
Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT 06382
Phone: (888) 226-7711
www.mohegansun.com


Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance
This international Irish dancing phenomenon has performed to sold-out houses in more than 45 countries. Audiences have an opportunity to experience this extravaganza that has helped catapult Irish dancing into the global spotlight and created a new wave of Celtic dance mania.
Friday, March 14, 2008, 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 8:00 pm
Tickets: $39.00, $45.00, $48.00
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT
SCA Box Office: (203) 325-4466
www.scalive.org


The Irish Rovers
These international ambassadors of Irish music have charmed and entertained people around the world. They continue to delight audiences with their exciting stage shows, never losing their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer that will soon have everyone singing and clapping.
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:00 pm
Tickets: $21.00, $26.00, $31.00
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT
SCA Box Office: (203) 325-4466
www.scalive.org