From Sunrise to Sanctuary: Various Easter Celebrations Planned Across Lyme and Old Lyme
Spanning a shoreline sunrise service to traditional worship and Easter egg hunts, churches in Lyme and Old Lyme offer many ways to celebrate Easter weekend.
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Cappella Cantorum Honors America’s 250th with Spring Concert, April 26
Cappella Cantorum’s April 26 concert celebrates the nation's 250th with uniquely American musical genres and composers.
Learn About Lyme’s Rare Native Plants and How to Protect Them
Join native plant expert Jim Natale for an Earth Day presentation and follow-up walk exploring local habitats, rare plants and ways to protect Lyme’s natural heritage.
Musical Masterworks Closes 35th Season in Old Lyme with Violinist Julia Schilz, April 25 & 26
Musical Masterworks concludes the season with violinist Julia Schilz, 2025 Klein Competition winner, and acclaimed artists in chamber music.
A 257-Year Tradition Continues With the Arrival of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
The current vessel carries up to nine cars and as many as 49 passengers, with propellers and rudders at both ends that allow it to reverse course without turning.
UPDATED: Paving Project to Begin on Route 156 in East Haddam, Lyme and Old Lyme
Drivers are advised to expect delays and plan accordingly as crews resurface an eight-mile stretch of the state road.
In the LymeLight: Anthony Irving Receives Top Connecticut Conservation Award
Irving has championed open spaces for 40 years. This statewide award recognizes him for protecting thousands of acres and the Eightmile River.
South Lyme Union Chapel Hosts Annual Soup Night, Wednesday
Enjoy soups, breads, desserts and beverages at this free event. Donations will be accepted.
Old Lyme Sets Stage for Nation’s 250th With July 4 Festivities, Yearlong Programming
Old Lyme’s America 250 Committee is rolling out a wide-ranging schedule of events, including Independence Day traditions, a town picnic, exhibits, lectures and community projects to last another 50 years.
Acclaimed Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer Headlines Essex Winter Series Concert, April 12
Grammy-winning Chanticleer will perform selections spanning the 17th century to the modern era.