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LAA’s Fall Lineup Offers Taste of New England Art and Cuisine
Autumn at the Lyme Art Association includes landscapes, food-inspired art and the annual Palate to Palette gala, plus a call for artists for Deck the Walls.
Exploring the United States Through Art in LAA Series, Sept. 30-Oct. 28
Old Lyme art historian Bob Potter will lead a five-part online series about American art and artists from the Colonial era through the mid-20th century.
Lyme Academy Opens Studios for 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 24
Guests will be able to observe studio demonstrations, meet artists and faculty, enjoy dinner and bid on artwork during the anniversary celebration.
131 Films, Workshops and More at Mystic Film Festival, Sept. 24-27
The ninth annual festival will feature films, filmmaker workshops, panel discussions, screenings of student work and actor William Sadler as its lifetime achievement honoree.
Musical Masterworks’ 36th Season Explores What Makes Music ‘American’
Starting Oct. 10 and 11, the season will celebrate traditions and influences that have shaped American music.
Photographer Skip Hine Has Solo Exhibition at Garde Arts Center through September 25
This local Lyme photographer’s solo show is now on view at New London’s historic Garde.
Plein Air, Van Gogh and More at Lyme Art Association
The annual Paint the Town event returns Aug. 29, followed by a lineup of fall exhibitions, art classes, a one-man Van Gogh play and more.
Arts Notes: Concerts, Exhibitions and Auditions Across the Region
From world premieres in East Haddam to choral auditions in New London and Old Saybrook, area organizations are inviting the public to experience and participate in the arts.
Old Lyme Seeks Community Photos for America 250 Commemorative Book
Share your best Old Lyme photos to help document the country’s 250th anniversary. Selected images may also be featured in town publications and online.
From Rembrandt the Dog to LEGO Towers, Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Delivers a Day of Art-Inspired Fun
The celebration highlighted Old Lyme’s creative roots with art, LEGO challenges, a classic car show honoring Phil Parcak, live performances and hands-on environmental activities.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, July 24 & 25
The annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival starts with a free Friday night concert and continues on Saturday with a 5K run, art exhibitions, family activities, classic cars, fireworks and more.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Student Thomas Kelly Wins First Place in Shoreline Arts Alliance Celebration of the Arts
Thomas Kelly is awarded a $1,000 scholarship for winning First Place for his dance performance.
This Week’s Lineup: Two Free Summer Concerts Bring Doo Wop and Polka to Old Lyme, July 23
Two venues, two bands and one summer evening of free live music await concertgoers in Old Lyme this Thursday.
Dan Stevens brings ‘Blues 101’ to the Old Lyme Library, July 29
Blues musician Dan Stevens explores the history of the blues in a multi-media presentation.
The Movie Man: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is worth the wait
Christopher Nolan’s epic delivers memorable performances and breathtaking practical effects, making it well worth seeing in IMAX.
Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Returns July 25-26 With Fireworks, Music, Art, Cars and Community
The annual tradition kicks off with a free riverfront concert and continues with a full day of art, music, family activities, a classic car show, exhibitions, fireworks and more.
Singer-Songwriter Jim Lampos to Perform at Nightingale’s Acoustic Café in Old Lyme, July 18
The nationally-recognized musician will play from his new album and debut several songs in support of the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau.
Summer Art Exhibitions Open July 24 at Lyme Art Association
Visitors can explore three exhibitions, meet artists at an Aug. 1 reception and view works ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction through Sept. 11.
At Lyman Allyn, Street Art Meets History in Two Summer Exhibitions
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum exhibitions pair contemporary responses to historical artifacts with a three-decade survey of Shepard Fairey’s influential street art.
Moon-Inspired Exhibit by Old Lyme Artist on Display in New London Through July
At the Custom House Maritime Museum, “Moon Song” uses the pull of the moon, sea and memory to transform a 1923 poem into tactile artwork.


















