Greenwich Roundup: Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Francis Bacon Painting Sets Auction World Record

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/francis-bacon-painting_n_4263655.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

A Special Send-Off For Greenwich Girls' Swim Coach

Like so many other times in Class LL girls state championship swimming competition in Connecticut, the night ended with Greenwich being celebrated.

http://www.courant.com/sports/high-schools/hc-hs-class-ll-swimming-1113-20131112,0,2161340.story

Staples girls swimming places fifth at Class LL meet

The Greenwich girls swim team did not want to let Dick Hawks down in his penultimate meet as long-time head coach.

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-girls-swimming-places-fifth-at-Class-LL-4979224.php

Francis Bacon artwork sets auction record -- $142,405,000

Francis Bacon triptych sells for record-breaking $142.4 million at NYC auction

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Painting+British+artist+Francis+Bacon+poised+break+artist/9157762/story.html

Francis Bacon Paintings Sell For Record $142 Million At Christie's Auction

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/11/12/francis-bacon-paintings-sell-for-record-142-million-at-christies-auction/

Francis Bacon artwork sets auction record in NY

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3683163/Francis-Bacon-artwork-sets-auction-record-in-NY.html

Greenwich rolls to Class LL swimming crown

The Greenwich girls swim team did not want to let Dick Hawks down in his penultimate meet as long-time head coach.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-rolls-to-Class-LL-swimming-crown-4979163.php

The Return of Julian SchnabelBy Justin Jones

... xhibited drawings and studies are on view. The Brant Foundation Art Study Center is located at 941 North Street in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is open Monday through Friday by appointment only. The exhibition will remain on view through March 2014.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/12/schnabel-is-back-with-a-comprehensive-survey-at-the-brant-foundation.html

Francis Bacon artwork sets auction record -- $142,405,000

Francis Bacon artwork sets auction...

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.krqe.com/news/national/francis-bacon-painting-could-set-artist-record_69098218

Francis Bacon artwork sets auction record in NY

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/23946337/francis-bacon-artwork-sets-auction-record-in-ny

Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculpture Sells for Record-Breaking $58.4 Million

... into existence at a children's birthday party, was sold on behalf of the Brant Foundation Art Study Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is one in a series of five, with other colors in the series -- yellow, blue, magenta and red -- owned by ...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeff-koons-balloon-dog-sculpture-655548?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thr%2Fnews+%28The+Hollywood+Reporter+-+Top+Stories%29

A melodic melding of art and music to greet audience in Greenwich

Artist Carla Hall's "Butternut Valley Landscape," an oil on canvas, is on display at the Greenwich Arts Council.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-melodic-melding-of-art-and-music-to-greet-4978559.php

Millburn Superintendent Addresses Topic of Non-Resident Students

... from the district may verify where they are dropped off after leaving school. Chapman, however, said a friend in Greenwich, Conn., told her that their school district requires re-registration and verification from kindergarten through 12th grade. ...

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/millburn-superintendent-addresses-topic-of-non-re

Sale record could be set for Francis Bacon works

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/57118971-68/million-record-christie-auction.html.csp

MakerBot Thingiverse Hosts Math Manipulative Design Challenge

... will also receive their 3D printed math manipulative displayed in MakerBot retail stores in New York City, Greenwich, Conn., and Boston; plus a Thingiverse tee-shirt, and their design featured on Thingiverse. Second Place: Second place finalist ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/11/12/7536460.htm

Sale record could be set for Francis Bacon works

... in private hands. It is being sold by newsprint magnate Peter Brant to benefit his Brant Foundation Art Study in Greenwich, Conn. Also on tap is a masterpiece by German painter Gerhard Richter from the collection of Eric Clapton. Painted in gold and ...

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/11/12/2794183/francis-bacon-painting-could-set.html

MakerBot Thingiverse Hosts Math Manipulative Design Challenge

Messy Roads Greet Commuters In Greenwich As Rain, Snow Falls

Light snow mixed with rain was expected to make for a slow and slippery Tuesday morning commute in Fairfield County, especially inland, and across the metropolitan area, the National Weather Service warned early Tuesday morning.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/messy-roads-greet-commuters-fairfield-county-rain-snow-falls

Gubernatorial Hopeful Tom Foley Invites New Yorkers To Move To Connecticut

... in Connecticut's 2010 gubernatorial race, has fired off the first video in the 2014 race. Foley, a Republican from Greenwich who announced in September that he is exploring a re-run for governor , posted a video on YouTube titled "Wait A Second." In ...

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/politics/gubernatorial-hopeful-tom-foley-invites-new-yorkers-move-connecticut

Greenwich Driving School Fresh Green Light Looks To Expand Nationally

Fresh Green Light, the driving center with locations in Greenwich, Darien and Rye, N.Y., has announced it will begin offering franchises for driver-training centers across the country.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwich-driving-school-fresh-green-light-looks-expand-nationally

Video: Weekly Wrap Up 11/8

... Kathleen Murphy received 4 percent of the votes and political newcomer John Zito captured 2.1 percent. In Greenwich, Republicans First-Selectman Peter Tesei and Selectman David Theis were re-elected to the Board of Selectman. Democrat Drew Marzullo ...

http://stamford.itsrelevant.com/content/16358/Weekly-Wrap-Up-118

Stamford's Lyme Research Alliance Nets $80K At Benefit Golf Tourney

The threat of rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm as 66 golfers teed up for the second Annual Lyme Research Alliance Golf Tournament at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, raising about $80,000 to fund research toward a cure for Lyme disease.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/lyme-research-alliance-nets-80k-greenwich-golf-benefit