Arts for All

A reception for artist Connie Freid will be held at the Rye Free Reading Room Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. An exhibit of her new mixed media works, “Inspirations”, will be on display at the library from May 13 through June 27.

Mix and Mingle
The Rye Historical Society’s annual fund-raiser benefit will be held Saturday, May 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the lawn of a beautiful private home in Rye. This year’s spring gala celebrates the recently published book “Views of Rye 1917 & 2007,” available at the Square House Museum and Arcade Booksellers in Rye.

 

Kids’ Corner

“Stardust” (PG) will be shown Wednesday, May 14, 4 p.m. Based on Neil Gaiman’s novel, the story is set in a countryside town bordering on an enchanted land, where a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he’ll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm.

Don’t Miss …
One tour no one likes to miss is the annual Rye High School House Tour, Friday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, five very different style homes are featured, from an early 19th century Colonial to a waterfront estate, to a brand-new Adirondack style Colonial, where the luncheon and boutique will be held.

The Great Outdoors

You’ll have bushels of fun at the Rye Nature Center’s annual Strawberry Sunday May 18, 1 to 4 p.m, rain or shine. All ages are invited to plant a strawberry plant, take guided nature walks, create grass head people, decorate a birdhouse and sift “gold” at a miner’s table. You’ll also want to sample that strawberry shortcake, and smoothies and sundaes. Admission is free.

Talks, Workshops and Just for Fun
Bring the family to the Bridgeport Bluefish Minor League Baseball game Saturday, May 17. Coach bus departs from the Rye Y at 3 p.m. Enjoy a barbecue dinner before the game and end the evening with a fireworks show.