JUNE 23, THE PLEIN AIR PAINTERS of the MARITIME GALLERY at MYSTIC SEAPORT

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1 JUNE 23, 2017 THE PLEIN AIR PAINTERS of the MARITIME GALLERY at MYSTIC SEAPORT For the 21st year in a row, the Maritime Gallery artists will congregate at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport to paint on the Museum grounds and environs. Following the tradition of the plein air painters of the 19 th and early 20 th centuries, artists can be found at their French easels capturing the shifting light along the Mystic River and also nearby at coastal marshes and beaches. Watch your favorite artists paint en plein air beginning Tuesday, June 20 and continuing through Saturday, June 24 th. The exhibition continues through September 17. Public Opening Reception Saturday, June 24, 2016, 5:30-7:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. Appreciated PARKING DURING THE WOODENBOAT SHOW Once again we are fortunate to have the WoodenBoat Show here at Mystic Seaport June 30 July 2. If all goes as planned, and the weather cooperates, we expect to fill the North and South parking lots to capacity during the three days of the Show. Because of the need to accommodate a considerable number of vendors, as well as the increase in visitation during this event, we ask that staff and volunteers refrain from parking in the North and South parking lots during the Show. Please make use of parking in the Administration and Labaree lots, as well as the parking at 90 Greenmanville Ave.( HR office). The alternate parking previously mentioned will not accommodate all of our staff and volunteers working during the WoodenBoat Show. We need everyone s help to make the show a success and ask all to use imaginative ways to avoid parking in our main lots. Carpool, bicycle, kayak, walk, or park at a friend s, every space available to our guests is to our advantage in having a successful show. There is no parking allowed on the adjacent side streets. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and is crucial to making this event a success. Mark Dulin

2 RHODA HOPKINS ROOT With sadness, we share the news that Rhoda Hopkins Root passed away June 18th. Rhoda was a remarkable, talented and graceful woman and beloved by the many staff and volunteers she worked with over her 14 year tenure at Mystic Seaport. She retired in May 2014 as Associate Director of Volunteer Services. Please take a moment to remember Rhoda. Thank you. For more information about Rhoda and her obituary, please click link below. JIM CONLIN MEMORIAL It was a beautiful morning last Friday when friends and family of Jim Conlin gathered at the Mystic Seaport Sailing Center to dedicate a Dyer Dhow in honor of Jim. Thanks again to everyone who donated towards the newest addition to Mystic Seaport s sailing fleet. Special thanks to Diane Alley for organizing the event and christening the Jim Conlin!

3 A SUCCESSFUL NATURALIZATION CEREMONY Last Wednesday, Mystic Seaport hosted a Naturalization Ceremony in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for the sixth consecutive year. The weather cooperated beautifully and 74 people from all over the world became U.S. citizens; it was a moving and emotional experience for all. 33 countries were represented at the ceremony and there was a pin board for candidates to place a pin on the country in which they were born. People smiled as they pinned and reflected on their home countries before becoming an official citizen of the United States. The ceremony was orchestrated by representatives from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with the Honorable Judge Robert A. Richardson presiding. In attendance were Stonington First Selectman Rob Simmons, as well as representatives from the offices of Senator Chris Murphy, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Representative Joe Courtney. Thank you to the many departments involved with the event, and to the volunteers who were integral in creating a smooth and welcoming event. It was surely a memorable experience for all the new citizens and their families and friends. -Arlene Marcionette and Sarah Noel Rodriguez MYSTIC SEAPORT WELCOMES SCRIPPS SUMMER INTERNS Laura Asson recently completed her MA in history at the University of Connecticut at Storrs with a focus on material culture, public history, and Revolutionary War memory. Her research has focused on the role of music and dance in early American history, especially during the Revolutionary War. Laura has worked as an intern at Minute Man National Historical Park and completed a fellowship at the Newport Historical Society last summer. Her interests outside of historical research include horseback riding,

4 mountain hiking, and playing Celtic fiddle music. Laura is conducting research in the Curatorial Department with Nicholas Bell this summer. Elizabeth DiPippo joins us from New York where she is a graduate student in Museum Administration at St. John s University. She comes to us with an academic background in anthropology with a focus in archaeology. She has volunteered and interned at a number of cultural institutions including the Hudson River Museum, Westchester County Historical Society, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Elizabeth is working with Elysa Engelman, and her Scripps Intern Project includes audience evaluation, assessing receptivity to upcoming exhibits and programs in addition to providing Mystic Seaport an overall understanding of our visitors current needs and wishes. If you happen to see Elizabeth on the grounds between interviews, stop by and say hi! Sarah Noel Rodriguez is from Plainview, Texas. She studied Anthropology and Italian at the University of Oklahoma and received her M.A. in Museum Studies from Marist College in Florence, Italy. Recently, Sarah worked at Pitti Palace, Strozzi Palace, and the Museum of Natural History as a curatorial intern. She is most interested in decolonizing museums and implementing diversity in museum programs and events. Outside of work, her hobbies include watching soccer, visiting museums, watching films, and practicing yoga. Sarah Noel is working with Susan Funk and Arlene Marcionette in Public Programs. BLACK & WHITE PARTY Last Friday, Mystic Seaport celebrated summer and the McGraw Quad with the Black & White Party in the Thompson Exhibition Building. Although the rain kept us mostly inside, the event was a success. The guests looked dazzling in their black and white attire, and jazz by GLP Spa Band set the stage for a relaxed evening that gave people a fun reason to dress up and enjoy Mystic Seaport after hours. The activities were well-received, especially the scrimshaw table; there was always a group of people there creating their own little piece of art. SeaChange experts Claudia Covert, Fred Calabretta, and Randy Wilkinson provided talks in Collins Gallery and drew in a crowd eager to learn more about the exhibition. Mystic Museum of Art s Tom Frohnapfel brought figure drawing to the party, giving guests an opportunity to sketch a model. The silhouette activity was simple and fun for all; we saw many guests happily taking their silhouettes with them after being drawn. Hannah Thomas gave a brilliant performance in Mallory, combining speeches from different Suffragettes during the fight for the right to vote. Guests were able to try on costume pieces in the On Land and On Sea exhibit and take their own photos. Nikki McClure s Life in Balance exhibition inspired a papercutting activity where guests had a

5 chance to create a design of their own. The winner of the best Black & White outfit contest was Krisann Freilino; for her stylish look, she received a gift bag of Mystic Seaport items. Check out photos from the event here: A big thank you to the many departments whose contributions made the event a success and to all the volunteers and staff who worked hard throughout the evening (and in the rain)! We are grateful for your dedication and participation in the event! -Arlene Marcionette and Sarah Noel Rodriguez SPECIAL PRESENTATION FREE TO STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND MEMBERS Jonathan White: Tides The Science and Spirit of the Ocean Friday, June 30, :00 p.m. - Masin Room Jonathan White, author, boat builder, sailor, and surfer, will be presenting his amazing adventures and findings for his book, Tides The Science and Spirit of the Ocean on Friday, June 30, 2017 in the Masin Room at 6:00 p.m. Some adventure highlights include hunting for mussels with an Inuit elder in the Arctic and witnessing the Silver Dragon, the world s largest daily tidal bore a twenty-five foot wave that rushes up the Qiantang River in China. This special presentation is free for all members, staff, and volunteers. Space is limited, so please call to reserve a seat. Walk-ins will be admitted as space allows. Jonathan will be available for book signings following the presentation. Please call Central Reservations to reserve your seat: Hope to see you there! Libby Day, Manager Membership Programs CPR TRAINING Thanks to the generous support from the Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corp, the Seaport now has 93 people who can proudly say that they are CPR certified. Many thanks to Diane Alley, from security, for her assertive push to get the word out there. Also, thanks to the volunteers and staff alike who signed up and took the time to learn the necessary lifesaving skills, without them it wouldn t be possible.

6 MYSTIC SEAPORT ANNUAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE The annual Library used book sale will take place on Saturday, July 1 on the loading dock of the Rossi Building. Books are primarily of maritime interest and many are priced well below market. The sale takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Come view the antique wooden boat collection being held in conjunction with the sale. -Chris Morren VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Member Program, Tides by author Jonathan White, Friday, June 30 th : 2 Volunteers are needed to help greet guests and direct towards the Masin Room from 5-7pm. Arts on the Quad 2017: 6 Volunteers are needed from 4-9pm to assist with directing guests for each of the seven performances. The dates and performers are listed below. July 12 - Rockspring Bluegrass Band July 19 - Flock Theatre presents The Tempest July 26 - Rock and Soul Revue August 2 - M Shanghai String Band August 9 - Salt Marsh Opera presents evening of well-known arias, duets, and show tunes August 16 - The Guthrie Brothers present Scarborough Fair: A Simon & Garfunkel Experience August 23 - Flock Theatre presents Shakespeare s Richard II 2017 Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous: 1 Volunteer is needed on Friday, July 21 st from 12-4pm to assist with registration; 1 volunteer is needed on Saturday, July 22 nd from 10-12pm to assist with registration. If you are available and would like to help out, please contact the Volunteer Services Office or eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org. Thank you!!

7 WHALEBOAT ROWING All staff and volunteers are welcome to enjoy whaleboat rowing for fun and exercise on Tuesdays at 5:15 pm and Saturdays at 8 am. No rowing experience necessary! Please join us whenever you are able simply come to Middle Wharf. Rachel Thomas-Shapiro Working Waterfront Supervisor BOOK SIGNINGS DURING THE WOODEN BOAT SHOW Friday, June 30: 2pm 3pm Main Store Stan Grayson A Man for All Oceans Saturday, July 1: 12:30pm 1:30pm Main Store Jonathan White Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean Saturday, July 1: 2pm 3pm Main Store Captain Bjorn Ahlander Draken Harald Harfagre Saturday, July 1, 3pm 4pm Masin Room Maynard Bray & Ben Mendlowitz Herreshoff: American Masterpieces Sunday, July 2, 12pm 6pm Main Store Paul Krantz Riding the Wild Ocean THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Saturday June 24, 2017 Ship Modeler s Show Scheduled Groups: 10:30am-3pm Armed Forces Reunion 25 People Scheduled Events: 9am-5pm Noon-5pm 5pm-11pm 5:30pm-7:30pm Ship Models on Display and in Water on porch and floating docks in front of overlook Off-site Member s Trip America s Cup Contact: Libby Daly St. Pierre/ Goldstein ceremony and reception Opening of Plein Air Artists Show Sunday June 25, 2017 Scheduled Groups: 9am-1pm Finch Paper 35 People

8 Scheduled Events: 5pm-11pm Irving/Iannotti Ceremony and Reception, Ceremony on North Lawn and Reception in River room Contact: Jenna Landon 75 guests Other Items Discussed: Positive remarks/progress made on signage for Mayflower II Discussed policy regarding vendors and vendors accessing the grounds for unofficial business. Discussed cranes on site, plan for SABINO ticket booth as work is being done on the DUNTON Discussed Wooden Boat show and plan for accessing grounds during high volume times. DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD Saturday, June 24 Sunday, June 25 Duty Officer: C. Calabretta, radio Duty Officer: F. Calabretta, radio Security: Gary Doerfler, ext Security: Diane Alley, ext Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Shipyard: Karl Kohler, ext Shipyard: Karl Kohler, ext Full & Part-time Opportunities Shipwrights Rigger Member Relations Specialist Custodian (Part-time) Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Opportunities Visitor Services Specialist Sabino Deckhand Waterfront Tour Captain EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES To view and apply to job listings, please visit the Mystic Seaport s job posting page by clicking here. CLASSIFIEDS For sale: Korg Digital Piano full console digital piano in excellent shape and plays perfectly! Equipped with weighted keys, peddle board, and many bells and whistles to make you become the next rock star. For any pianists or aspiring pianists, this is a great piano to get you started and playing for many years to come and with no turning required! How awesome is that? The keyboard component can be

9 detached from the under-cabinet for transport and set up is a breeze, just plug it in and you re good to go! Asking $ but will gladly entertain best offers and inquiries I can even arrange to have it delivered to you if you re in the Mystic area. Please contact Dayne at extension 5142 or dayne.rugh@mysticseaport.org PHOTO OF THE WEEK Captain Hook at sunrise Photo by Andy Price