Giants tight end drops by the JHOUSE
Scene… Tony’s at the JHOUSE at 1114 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich is open and hopping — both inside the restaurant and outside on the outdoor patio. Reservations are required. And already the stars are stopping by, including former New York Giants tight end Howard Cross, who dined there Thursday night. For reservations, call 203-6986999.
Out there… The Greenwich Historical Society reopened its galleries, museum store and archives on Saturday. The special exhibit on “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial” and the permanent collection gallery are open to visitors with advance reservations. The Museum Store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. weekends. The number of shoppers will be limited, but no reservation required. The heirloom gardens, historic grounds, barn and education center area are available for rental for limited group gatherings. However, the Bush-Holley House will remain closed until further notice. All visitors must wear masks or face coverings while on the site. Masks are also available for purchase at the Museum Store. For more info, go to www.greenwichhistory.org.
Out there… The Greenwich International Film Festival is featuring a virtual Q&A event at 1 p.m. Monday, June 22. Moderated by George Norfleet, director of the Connecticut Office of Film, Television & Digital Media, the event will feature panelists: Darnell Strom, head of the culture and leadership division of United Talent Agency; Adam Neuhaus, director of development at ESPN; Brent Montgomery, CEO of Wheelhouse; Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street; and Thalia Mavros, CEO of The FRONT. To RSVP for this free virtual event, email
Samantha@greenwichfilm.org.
Out there… The Greenwich Library is now offering non-contact pickup for library materials. Since closing its doors in March the staff has continued to purchase new books. Library patrons can place holds on books and arrage for pickups at the main library from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; at the Byram Shubert Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturdays as well as from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays; and at the Cos Cob Library from noon to 7 p.m. Mondays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Due dates for all returning books are extended until July 1. For more info and to reserve books for pickup, go to greenwichlibrary.org.
Out there… The YMCA of Greenwich opened its doors and its Olympic-size pool this weekend. Members can use the gym on a first-come, first-serve basis or reserve a time slot 48 hours in advance. Each time block includes checkin procedures and sanitizing while following social distancing guidelines.
For additional assistance, contact FrontDesk@gwymca.org or go to:www.greenwichymca.org/reopening/.
Opening… The Bruce Museum is reopening to the public on Saturday, June 27, with safety guidelines in place. The iCreate 2020 annual juried competition and exhibition of emerging artists will be on view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery featuring 55 works of fine art selected from more than 850 submissions from high school students throughout the region. iCreate 2020 will be on view through Aug. 2. The museum’s major international art exhibition, “On the Edge of the World:
Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring,” will be on view in the main gallery through Aug. 9. All visitors are required to wear masks or face coverings. For more info and to reserve a timed ticket to visit the museum, go to www.brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.
Open… The Delamar
Greenwich Harbor and L’Escale Restaurant on Steamboat Road reopened on Wednesday and is accepting reservations for the summer. The Delamar Spa Greenwich Harbor is set to reopen on Tuesday, June 23. For more info and to make a reservation, visit:delamar.com/greenwichharbor/ or call:203-6619800.
Open… The popular Rummage Room on Sound Beach Avenue reopened on Monday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more info, call 203-6371875.
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— SJC
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