Greenwich's 'Art To The Avenue' Brings Party To The Streets

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich held its own version of a block party Thursday, with music, activities and lots of art celebrated as the town kicked off its 18th annual Art To The Avenue event.

Carolyn Baek, board member, Greenwich Arts Council (L) and Leah Marmon, Chair of Arts to the Avenue.
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Artist Angel Mieres stands in front of his work.
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The band Riversideways performs for a nice crowd on the avenue.
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Marie Murr, with Clara Luna Murr (18 months), both of Greenwich, enjoy Thursday's celebration.
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Members of the Allegra Dance Company wait to perform.
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The Allegra Dance Company performs in front of the Restoration Hardware building.
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(L to R): Miel (3), Neveh (7), and Liam (9) enjoy balloon creations as dad Noah Yechiely peeks out from behind balloons.
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Art on display in the window of Hoagland's of Greenwich.
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Many stores offered wine or champagne.
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Members of the Open Arts Alliance perform along the avenue.
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Art is displayed in the window of Stuart Weitzman.
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While the party goes on inside the store.
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Passersby enjoy food and drink outside stores.
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Members of the Greenwich HS Jazz band perform.
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Crowds gather to watch performances on Greenwich Avenue.
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Skip Pearlman

05/09/2015 5:00 a.m.

Stores displayed artist's work in their windows, up and down Greenwich and West Putnam avenues as the The Greenwich Art Council's traditional spring celebration held its opening night party.

Area bands and artists were also on hand along the avenues, and many stores served champagne, wine or appetizers to draw in the crowds.

Each May since 1998, with the overwhelming support of the Greenwich business community, the Arts Council turns Greenwich Avenue into a strolling gallery.

The art selected by the retailers remains in place through Memorial Day, so there is ample time for viewers to experience the “gallery” that downtown Greenwich becomes.

All the art on display is for sale, and a 30 percent tax deduction for the purchaser benefits GAC.

The art will be on display through May 29. For more information and a map of all the details, visit the event's website.

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