WhAt's the Hot Air Club?
 From "The Zodiac Group" at the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida to "The Smart Set" at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago, museums across the country are introducing social programs that combine art and entertainment.
In that same vein, the Florence Griswold Museum presents the "Hot Air Club," named for the free-spirited Lyme artists who challenged artistic and social traditions at the turn of the 20th century. The Hot Air Club holds programs throughout the year that combine fun and socializing with a lively mix of art and culture-related topics.
Hot Air Club events are generously sponsored by Albemarle Equities; All-Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family; Centerbrook Architects and Planners; and Hoffman Audi.
What’s in store for 2008?
(Sign up now and you'll be the first to know more dates and times! Contact Shawn at 860-434-5542 x112 or shawn@flogris.org.)
Friday, November 7th,
6:30pm
O'Neill in Old Lyme: An Evening of Theater at the Museum
Tickets: $25 members; $30 non-members
Click here to register online
FullStop Collective – community of theater artists that are alumni from The Eugene O'Neill National Theater Institute – bring you a theatrical performance entitled Negative Space, written and directed by Alexandra Bassett. A collage-barrage-homage of poetry, dance, and multi-media, this play is destined to be full of intrigue. Light fare and drinks included.
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Named for the free-spirited artists who challenged artistic and social traditions, the Hot Air Club presents a series of cultural events in the spirit of the original bohemian art colony.
The Hot Air Club is generously sponsored by Albemarle Equities; All-Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family; Centerbrook Architects and Planners; and Hoffman Audi.
Past Events 2008
 Summer Party
Blues & BBQ
Friday, August 15th, 6:30pm
Sponsored by All-Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family
Celebrate the Hot Air Club's 3rd birthday and help kick off a new year of programming! Join the Eric Ducoff Band as they play a mixture of Chicago and West Coast jump blues from the late 40's, 50's and 60's. Jive to the rhythms of early rock ‘n’ roll, feast on a BBQ dinner by Savory of Old Saybrook, and sip cool summer cocktails all along the banks of the Lieutenant River.
 Film Night: Screaming Masterpieces
Friday, January 25th
6:30pm
Join us for an engaging evening of film, food, and fun as we view Screaming Masterpiece – an innovative documentary focusing on the current music scene in Iceland. Explore the roots of punk, hip-hop, and classical music there and indulge in hors d’oeuvres and icy beverages beforehand.
 A Victorian’s Secret:
Historic Striptease in Reverse
Friday, February 29th
6:30pm
Kandie Carle, The Victorian Lady, will dress before your eyes in the under- and over- garments of yesteryear. Take pleasure in Leap Year libations while Kandie goes from wearing very little to wearing some very vintage Victorian. Laughter guaranteed!
 Friday, April 4
6:30pm
Playing the Acoustic Blues: An Evening with Dan Stevens
Join us for an evening of blues as musician Dan Stevens shares his acoustic guitar music in a 45 minute concert. Drinks and light fare included.
 Party En Plein Air
Friday, May 30
6:30pm
Space is limited - sign up now!
Tickets: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
Reservations required (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or frontdesk@flogris.org
Join us for a fun plein-air party featuring the steel drum sounds of the White-Eyed Lizard Band and sip into summer with a variety of cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
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