Free art tour and talk at The Gris

The Griswold Inn's museum-quality collection of nautical prints, paintings and ephemera will be the subject of a free tour and talk on Thursday, Jan. 10, led by expert Geoffrey Paul. Participants should gather at the wine bar at the inn, 36 Main St., Essex, at 5:30 p.m. Complimentary snacks and a cash bar will be available for 30 minutes prior to the start time.

The program is approximately 75 minutes long. While the talk and tour are free and open to the public, capacity is limited; call (860) 767-1776 to make a reservation.