The Connecticut Public Radio show “Where We Live” recently aired, “Swimming in Plastic,” focusing on the problem of plastics in the environment. Hosts Carmen Baskauf and Lucy Nelpathanchil interviewed five guests, including Judy Preston, the Long Island Sound outreach coordinator for Sea Grant. She focused on the recent social medial campaign to reduce plastic use. The show can be accessed here. Read about the social media campaign here.
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Nov5Reception and panel discussion for LIS exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art (Avery Point)5:30 PM
Opening reception for “Sight and Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound,” with panel discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. CT Sea Grant’s Syma Ebbin will moderate panel including Soundkeeper Bill Lucy, UConn History Professor Mark McKenzie and 3 of the artists.
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Nov6Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art5:30 PM
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.
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Nov7Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of ArtALL DAY
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.
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Nov8Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of ArtALL DAY
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.