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🌱 How Cos Cob’s art colony is spotlighted in a new Rhode Island museum
And check out The Nutcracker on the Cos Cob Patch calendar

Good morning Cos Cob! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cos Cob’s art colony is spotlighted in a new Rhode Island museum
Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker and 15 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cos Cobfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cos Cobfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Our First Impression of Westerly's Newest Art Museum (rimonthly.com) — Cos Cob gets a nod as one of the historic American Impressionist artist colonies featured in the newly opened Westerly Museum of American Impressionism in Rhode Island. The museum, created from a former rehab facility, showcases 150 works organized by colonies like Cos Cob, Old Lyme, and Rockport, and plans lectures, docent tours, and internships to deepen public engagement.
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📸 Around Cos Cob
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cos Cob
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★ Featured events ★
- The Nutcracker
Shubert Theatre, 247 College St, New Haven
7:00 pm - Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Day
293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
11:00 am - Bruce Experiences: Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own, Documentary
1 Museum Dr, Greenwich
2:00 pm - Carols by Candlelight
First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
5:00 pm - Carols by Candlelight
First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
5:00 pm - Bruce Presents: Moses Ros, Artist in Residence Lecture
2:00 pm - Clash of the Cellos II
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Harrison
3:00 pm - Charis Holiday Concert
First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan
4:00 pm - Toys for Tots - Annual Toy Drive
Ethan Allen, 2046 W Main St, Stamford
9:00 am - Chanukah Celebration Dreidle Drop at Stew Leonard's
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Greenwich Library – Super Secret Present Craft Club (Registration Required)
Greenwich Library , 101 West Putnam Avenue , Greenwich
4:00 pm - Friday Night Makers
Make-Modern , 220 E Putnam Ave , Cos Cob
5:30 pm - Kids Night Out at the YMCA of Greenwich - Pool Party Edition!
YMCA of Greenwich , 50 E Putnam Ave , Greenwich
6:00 pm - Annual Holiday Open House with Live Music!!! — The Study Fine Wines & Spirits
The Study Fine Wine and Spirits , 1071 North Street , Greenwich
2:00 pm - Holiday Festival
Greenwich Historical Society , 47 Strickland Rd , Cos Cob
4:00 pm - Lawrence Cooley: Cooley-Live @L'escale
l'escale restaurant , 500 Steamboat Rd , Greenwich
7:00 pm - CMS Winter Music Concert # 3
Central Middle School , 9 Indian Rock Lane , Greenwich
7:00 pm - @ The Cos Cobber
The Cos Cobber , 31 E Putnam Ave , Cos Cob
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Cos Cob Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Cos Cob PatchAM possible:
- California Closets — (203) 924-8444
Our Greenwich Showroom is NOW OPEN!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rippowam always gave my Emma Beans such personal and attentive care.
She knew she was safe and cared for with them. I will always appreciate them fore the care they take. EMMA LOVED GOING TO THE DOCTOR! (Nextdoor Greater Cos Cob) - Anyone familiar with a fantastic and compassionate primary care physician in the Greenwich/Stamford area?
Looking for a doctor who truly listens and follows the 'Do no harm' principle. (Nextdoor Greater Cos Cob)
- Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium posted a job opening for Boys Basketball 7th Grade Assistant Coach - 23-24 Season in Riverside. Apply here.
- Greenwich Public Schools posted a job opening for Summer School Teachers: Grades K-12+ School Social Workers / School Psychologists in Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cos Cob here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
- Standing Ovations abound for Longtime RTM Members at their Last Meeting (greenwichfreepress.com)
Old Greenwich
- Wire Mill Bridge In Stamford Reopens To Traffic, City Announces (patch.com)
- Neko Case Expands 2026 Tour (pitchfork.com)
- CT attorney connected to Jennifer Farber Dulos case has law license suspended (courant.com)
Stamford
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-- The Patch AM Team
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