Moments of Grace: A Photography Experience with Ben Larrabee

Ben's work is the preferred choice of families who appreciate the artistic journey and the process of creating art.

His work is found not only in some of the finest homes in the country, but also in the permanent collections of major museums such as the MoMA in New York, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The George Eastman Museum in Rochester and The High Museum in Atlanta.

Celebrate everyday moments and joyful connections with fine artist Ben Larrabee.

Your photography experience includes:

• Pre-shoot consultation meeting
• One-hour Larrabee Lite photo shoot at your home for a family up to five people
• Ben's curating time to prepare a collection of images from your shoot
• Review meeting to select your images
• One unframed 12x19 museum quality black & white print
• Total of Ben's artistic time for your experience minimum of 13 hours

Options:

• Upgrade to two-hour Signature photo shoot
• Include additional people for a multi-generational shoot
• Travel to your family vacation destination
• Purchase additional prints and JPEGs

Visit the Wadsworth Museum of Art, Connecticut Science Center, and see a show at Hartford Stage in Hartford!

4 adult tickets to the Wadsworth Museum, 4 tickets to the Connecticut Science Center, and 2 tickets to performance at Hartford Stage.

Enjoy Wadsworth Museum Gallery Exhibitions such as:

• I AM SEEN...THEREFORE, I AM: ISAAC JULIEN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Through September 24, 2023
  Sir Isaac Julien's immersive, multi-screen film installation Lessons of the Hour anchors this exploration of Frederick Douglass' reflections on image-making, race, and citizenship. The exhibition brings together rare nineteenth-century daguerreotypes-on public view for the first time-saluting the studio practices of the African American photographers of Douglass's era, as well as the many compelling sitters who sought to have their images captured and remembered.
• JUSTINE KURLAND: GIRL PICTURES, Through September 10, 2023
  The most celebrated series in the artist's oeuvre thus far, Kurland's Girl Pictures (1997-2002) is emblematic of teenage experience. Started in New Haven, Connecticut, the series tells a fictional story of an empowered community of young women. The series was acquired by the Wadsworth in 2022.

• MY HEART IS LIGHT IN THE VOID, Through August 27, 2023
  For New Haven-based photographer and artist Merik Goma, art creates opportunities to look at things from different perspectives. As the inaugural Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence at the Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Goma has spent the past 18 months immersed in The Amistad Center's art, artifacts, and archives and preparing to unveil his latest work, "My Heart is Light in the Void."

Connecticut Science Center events are updated frequently. Enjoy activities such as Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest, 3D movies, and Live Science Demonstrations.

Wadsworth Museum Tickets expire July 31, 2024.

Connecticut Science Center Tickets expire April 30, 2024.

Hartford Stage 2023-2024 Season (excludes holiday show):

October 12 - November 5: Pride & Prejudice
January 18 - February 11: Simona's Search
February 29 - March 24: The Hot Wing King
April 11 - May 5: All My Sons
May 30 - June 23: 2.5 Minute Ride

Improve, or start, your tennis game at 4 Seasons Racquet Club in Wilton.

You will receive:

• One, 60-minute Private Tennis Lesson
• One, 1-hour Indoor Tennis Court Use
• One Sunday Workshop
• One Cardio Tennis Class

Visit the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI.

• 2 Passes to the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Experience the 2023 Travelers Championship!

The Travelers Championship is your invitation to experience world-class golf action up close and in person, when the PGA TOUR comes to Connecticut. The world's best golfers will compete at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT.

The 2023 Player List includes Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Max Homa, and more!

Winner will receive 2 tickets for General Admission Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Authentic autographed baseball by Red Sox Player, Enrique "Kike" Hernadez.

2 Tickets to Sergio Mendes - Bossa Nova Sambra Celebration at Ridgefield Playhouse on June 21st at 8pm

In the lobby beginning at 7pm, a complimentary wine tasting of Vionta Albarino and Orube Rioja with Ferrer Miranda Family Wines and art exhibit by a local artist!

American & Latin Grammy Award winner, Sergio Mendes is returning to the Playhouse for the first time in 5 years! With more than 55 releases to his name, Mendes is known as a Brazilian icon and a pioneer of Bossa Nova music, blending Latin sounds with Jazz and Funk influences. One of the most successful Brazilian artists in history, his work with his group, Brasil '66, churned out hits such as "Mas Que Nada" and "The Look of Love," and his solo career yielded the Adult Contemporary hit "Never Gonna Let You Go."

Mendes has collaborated with everyone from Jazz legends like Cannonball Addereley to modern day acts like John Legend. His music was recently introduced to younger generations when he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song as co-writer of "Real in Rio" from the animated film Rio.

Throughout his six-decade career, Mendes claims he has worked to weave one common thread through all of his diverse work: the spirit of joy.

Enjoy a 3 Night stay in a luxury room at Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina!

Situated on the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the Montage Palmetto Bluff exudes Southern charm in every way. From relaxing bike rides around the extensive nature preserve to sipping sweet tea on the porch, your stress will melt away the moment you check in. There is something for every vacation style, whether you're looking for a world-class spa treatment or stand-up paddleboarding with the family. Two picturesque villages offer a riverfront marina and eight Southern-inspired dining options. Play a round at the May River Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, or explore the area with a complimentary Cadillac driving experience.

You will enjoy:

• An Inspirato luxury vacation, inclusive of all nightly rates, taxes, and fees.
• A wide selection of travel dates, with one year to make your reservation and two years to complete your trip.
• Expert pre-trip planning, an on-site concierge, and daily housekeeping.
• A complimentary six-month Inspirato Travel Membership, providing access to hundreds of luxury vacation options at members-only rates

Additional Accommodation Information:

2 Guest Occupancy

Room Types: Guest House King 1, Guest House King 2, Forest View Inn King Room

Amenities:

• Multiple pools include the River House Pool, Family Pool, and Spa Fitness Pool.
• Six casually upscale restaurants plus the River House Lounge and Octagon Bar
• In-room dining.
• May River Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, and world-class practice facility.
• Nature-inspired Spa Montage offering facials, massage, body treatments, boutique, and salon.
• Fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment and movement studio offering spinning, yoga, and Pilates classes.
• Babysitting services and kids' programming including Paintbox program for kids 5-12 years old, Montage Merit Badges, and Montage Academy, a back-to-school program to complement distance learning for students ages 6-17.
• Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club featuring 13 sporting clays stations.
• Wilson Lawn and Racquet Club featuring eight Har-Tru tennis courts, two bocce courts, four courtside shelters, and pro shop.
• Outdoor recreation including kayaking, horseback riding, biking, scenic boat tours, and fishing trips.
• On-site shopping.
• Complimentary Cadillac to explore the property or visit Bluffton, Hilton Head, or Savannah.
• Valet parking.

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