This weekend in Greenwich: Grease at GHS, patriotic brass on the lawn, Touch A Truck at Town Hall
Greenwich Pulse: Thursday, May 15
Good morning, Greenwich.
If your weekend feels more patriotic than usual, there's a reason. Half the events in town are tied to America's 250th, and Greenwich is responding the way Greenwich responds: outdoor brass on the Historical Society lawn, handbell choirs at the Point, a Betsy Ross lecture at Second Congregational. But first, tonight: GHS opens Grease at 7:00 PM.
Here's what's in this week's Pulse:
- GHS Grease opens tonight, continues Friday and Saturday
- Regal Brass plays a free patriotic concert on the Historical Society lawn
- Touch A Truck takes over Town Hall on Sunday
- Greenwich Green & Clean celebrates 40 years at the Field Club
Let's get to it.
-- Cooper
All Weekend Long
Greenwich High School's spring musical opens tonight and continues Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM in the GHS Performing Arts Center. This year it's Grease. If you went to GHS, you know the spring show is one of those things the school has always done well.
- Tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM. Ticketed.
- GHS Performing Arts Center
- Reserve tickets online
Friday
Friday's main draw is the second night of Grease at GHS (above). If you're looking for something quieter, Art to the Avenue is still up along Greenwich Avenue through May 25. No ticket, no crowd.
Saturday
Music of America: Outdoor Patriotic Concert
Perrot Memorial Library and the Greenwich Historical Society co-present Regal Brass performing classic American favorites on the Historical Society lawn in Cos Cob. Bring a chair, a blanket, something to eat. The kind of afternoon that justifies the Strickland Road address.
- 2:00 PM, Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
- Free (registration required)
- Rain date: Sunday, May 17
Let Freedom Ring: Handbell Choir Festival
Three church handbell choirs from Christ Church, First Congregational, and First Presbyterian perform together at the Seaside Garden at Greenwich Point for America's 250th. One garden, three choirs, and a reception after. This is Greenwich at its most Greenwich.
- 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Seaside Garden at Greenwich Point
- Knollwood Garden Club benefit
Diamond Hill Church hosts a community donation drive supporting The Undies Project and Neighbor to Neighbor. Bring new underwear or shelf-stable food. Low-key, genuinely useful, and part of the America 250 initiative.
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Diamond Hill Church, 521 East Putnam Avenue
- Free
In Case You Missed It
RTM Approves Town Budget After Ice Rink Debate -- The RTM voted to approve the town's $687.6 million budget, including capital funds for the ice rink and GHS pool. A cut to the Roger Sherman project passed. (Via Greenwich Free Press)
Tom's Driving School Turns 75, Owners Named Guinness Record Holders -- Siblings Tom Ferraro Jr. and Linda Muccio were recognized as the world's oldest driving school co-owners still actively teaching. Seventy-five years on the same stretch of road. (Via Greenwich Free Press)
Yankee Doodle Doggie Touring Town for America 250 -- A giant red, white, and blue dog statue is making the rounds at Greenwich landmarks for the 250th anniversary. Tag @greenwichhistory on Instagram if you spot it. (Via Greenwich Time)
Sunday
The Junior League of Greenwich brings fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and dump trucks to Town Hall for kids to climb on. Sensory-friendly hours from 9:30 to 10:00 AM for children who need a quieter start. This one sells itself.
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (VIP early access at 9:00 AM)
- Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road
- Kid-friendly
Orchestra Lumos presents the Ben Franklin String Quartet at Greenwich Reform Synagogue. The program runs from Bernstein and Joplin through Florence Price, George Walker, and Dvorak's American String Quartet. A concert that takes the full range of American composition seriously.
- Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 92 Orchard Street. Ticketed.
- Details at orchestralumos.org
Betsy Ross and The American Revolution
Dr. Marla Miller, UMass-Amherst history professor, lectures on Betsy Ross and the founding era. Part history, part myth-busting. Worth going if you think you already know the story.
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Second Congregational Church, 139 East Putnam Avenue
- Free
Greenwich Green & Clean 40th Anniversary
Cocktail reception celebrating four decades of beautification and environmental stewardship. Silent auction, live chamber music, and patriotic hanging baskets for America's 250th. At the Field Club.
- 5:00 to 7:00 PM, The Field Club of Greenwich, 276 Lake Avenue
- Tickets from $140
- Contact: 203-531-0006 or info@greenwichgreenandclean.org
On the Horizon
The Greenwich Concours Celebrates 30 Years (May 29) Roger Sherman Baldwin Park hosts the Concours d'Elegance for its 30th anniversary. Three decades on the waterfront. Plan early.
Scouting America Kickoff at Camp Seton (May 19) Girls and boys in grades 2-5 are invited to Camp Seton for a hands-on introduction to scouting. Saturday morning sessions follow.
Art to the Avenue runs through May 25. Original work in storefront windows along Greenwich Avenue. No ticket needed.
The harbor boats are back at Cos Cob. Gives the whole neighborhood a different sound in the mornings.
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-- Cooper
