Governor Lamont to recognize Ridgefield as state’s first Cultural District, state dignitaries to visit the Aldrich Museum on May 21
Written by Geoffrey Morris
On May 21, Governor Ned Lamont and other state dignitaries will visit Ridgefield to announce that the town has been granted the state’s first Cultural District designation.
The Governor; Elizabeth Shapiro, from the Connecticut Office of the Arts; Hal Kurfehs, representing the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut; along with Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi; Ridgefield Playhouse Executive Director Allison Stockel; Keeler Tavern Museum Executive Director Hilde Grob; West Lane Inn owner Christine Carnicelli; and Ridgefield Economic & Community Development member Glori Norwitt will discuss the arts & cultural community in Ridgefield as it relates to its Cultural District designation at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum at 1 pm.