On Thursday, June 21 — the Summer Solstice and therefore the longest day of the year — the Old Lyme Arts District joins the international celebration, Make Music Day between 5 and 7 p.m.
A variety of street musicians including acoustic duos, classical guitarists, jazz ensembles, and fiddle groups will be playing at different points along Lyme Street between the First Congregational Church and Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe. And as a nod to Old Lyme’s cultural heritage, artists are invited to set up easels along the way as well to paint en plain air to the sounds of live music.
Come down to Lyme Street and enjoy the wonderful weather while listening music and watching artists paint. Several businesses including the award-winning Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe will also be open during the stroll.
Performers include:
- The Nightingale Fiddlers
- Folk Guitarist Chris Gregor
- Pop Songstress Ceci Guitar
- Indie Cool Forever Fool
- Bluesey Rock Conn3cted
- Acoustic Rock’s States Apart
- Classical Guitarist Eric Simon-Vourite
- Folk Duo Whiskey and Aspirin
- Soft Rock/Oldies/Folk’s Rodney Brown
- Folk Duo Gilead Road
- Rock’s Neil Smith
Locations where you’ll find the musicians include:
- First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
- Lyme Street Studios (Village Shops)
- Cooley Gallery
- Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe
- Old Lyme-PGN Library
- Old Lyme Town Hall
- Old Lyme Historical Society
- Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau
- Patricia Spratt for the Home
- Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
- Several residential homeowners (locations may be updated on day of event)
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will have a Teen Hoot on their front lawn featuring a number of young artists including the Saxy Saxophones, the ukulele duo Sophie Spaner and Haley, and Riley Fruth, as well as refreshments and activities.
Round out the evening with the Steve Donavan Trio at the Old Lyme Inn beginning at 6 p.m.
Its sure to be a fun way to enjoy the last of the sun on the longest day of the year.
Artists wishing to set up en plein air during the music, can email [email protected] for more information.
To learn more about the Make Music movement and for updates, visit http://www.makemusicday.org.
Make Music Old Lyme is being held in collaboration with the CT Office of the Arts, the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition, and MusicNow Foundation.
Musicians reserve the right to cancel due to weather concerns.