Insects, reefs, and birds are elements of an environmentally focused Florence Griswold Museum exhibition

Silhouette murals by James Prosek and, in the far gallery, a piece by Courtney Mattison are among the artworks featured in “Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art” at the Florence Griswold Museum. (Paul Mutino)

The iconic Florence Griswold House, a short walk across the property, has become part of the exhibition, too, thanks to (deceased but colorful) insects that have been creatively and whimsically placed around the abode.

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Fairgoers ride the Fun Slide at the Hamburg Fair last year. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Hamburg Fair runs Friday through Sunday in Lyme

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Keyty Rodriguez, 15, left, and Ariana Rosado, 16, portray sisters in a scene where the oldest sister leaves to go to America during a Writer's Block rehearsal for their production of

Writer's Block InK presents "[Un]Documented" Thursday through Saturday at Mitchell College

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Norwich activist Lottie Scott to discuss her memoir Wednesday at La Grua Center

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Cody Coe of Sisseton, S.D., dances in Old Siox Warrior regalia as he joins other Native American dancers in an inter-tribal dance during the 2015 Mohegan Wigwam Festival at Fort Shantok in Uncasville. (Tim Cook/The Day)

Mohegan Tribe holds Wigwam Festival Saturday and Sunday

FOOD

La Scarpetta's cheesy fries (Marisa Nadolny)

La Scarpetta Pizzeria Italiana offers traditional fare, some surprises

Pursuit of Pastry provided an array of desserts and cupcakes at the 2018 Shoreline Chefs. (Submitted)

Shoreline Chefs event in Westbrook raises money for Meals on Wheels

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Lovely two-footers broke gently against the sandy shore — big enough for easy surfing, but not so overwhelming that you had to worry about concussions and dislocated shoulders.

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I thought the heat had finally gotten to me the day I saw small pieces of dirt moving around on my deck.

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Upcoming concerts and shows

Rick Ross, Jeezy — Oct. 19 at Foxwoods' Grand Theater; tickets on sale at 10 a.m. today; $75-$158

O.A.R. — Dec. 13 at Foxwoods' Fox Theater; tickets on sale now; $50-$80

Jim Breuer — Oct. 13 at the Garde; tickets on sale now; $35-$45

Vanilla Fudge — Nov. 17 at Katharine Hepburn Center; tickets on sale now; $45

Tiffany — Oct. 15 at Katharine Hepburn Center; tickets on sale now; $46

Martina McBride — Dec. 12 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford; tickets on sale at 10 a.m. today; $32.25-$75.25

 

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