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Plein Air Art Exhibit at Atria Darien This Month

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Atria Darien is hosting an art exhibit this month of work from the Fairfield County Plein Air Painters. This group of area painters and other artists and gather each week, primarily during the spring and fall. They paint onsite in the open air (“plein air”) throughout Fairfield County. Group members share inspiration and insights, “and we quite simply have a lot of fun,” an announcement about the exhibit states. “Many of the works you will see on display have been painted nearby, on-location, during recent paint-outs We carry on a long tradition of plein air painting in this region.”

Author Tim Payne, Veteran of Afghan War, Speaks Saturday at Atria Darien

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Atria Darien will host a book signing event and talk at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 20 by former U.S. Army Sgt. Tim Payne, author of Chosen, who will share his inspirational journey after losing both legs on a combat mission in Afghanistan. The event, held on U.S. Armed Forces Day, will benefit Atria Darien’s rowing partner, Veterans Rowing & Kayaking. The color guard from Port Five Naval Veterans group, Bridgeport, will be on hand. Local dignitaries participating include Connecticut State Sen. Bob Duff, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and Archie Elam, commander of Fairfield County’s branch of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars. Before the event a dinner will be held at 5 p.m. for Atria Darien’s resident veterans, members of the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and others.

Reception for Artist Jeanne Steers and Her April Exhibit at Atria Darien

Come enjoy the work of Jeanne Steers, our featured artist for the month of April at Atria Darien’s Gratia Gillespie Gallery. Jeanne is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and is known for her dynamic and colorful 3D shaped paintings. Her work also speaks of letting our talents and expressions shine through in our everyday lives in order to reveal our unique perspectives of the world. Sip wine and enjoy the company of other art patrons! Please call Atria Darien at 203.662.1090 for more information.