OLD LYME -- This evening, The Cooley Gallery at 25 Lyme St. hosts an opening reception for the annual holiday exhibition All Paintings Great and Small from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition features historic and contemporary works of art 12" in size or smaller. For many in the area, this annual exhibition and opening celebration represents the undisputed kick-off to the holiday … [Read more...] about The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme Hosts Opening Reception Tonight for ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ 5-7pm, All Welcome
Arts
Musical Masterworks Offers Free Community Concerts in Old Lyme, Saturday & Sunday
Next Mainstage Concerts in OL Slated for Dec. 7 & 8 OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks continues its Community Engagement Program for a third year with Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ Ensemble-in-Residence. Decoda will be in residence for one week in November at a variety of nonprofits and schools on the shoreline, including Waterford Country School, Fitch High School and … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Offers Free Community Concerts in Old Lyme, Saturday & Sunday
Cappella Cantorum Performs Winter Concert at Historic Terris Theatre in Chester, Dec. 8; Tickets on Sale Now
CHESTER/LYME/OLD LYME—Cappella Cantorum presents its festive Winter Concert at the historic Terris Theatre in Chester on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring the Masterworks Chorus and Cappella Orchestra. Music selections include Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai and Te Deum, along with holiday favorites. The Masterworks Chorus and Cappella Orchestra will be conducted by … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Performs Winter Concert at Historic Terris Theatre in Chester, Dec. 8; Tickets on Sale Now
‘Deck the Walls’, ‘Bon Appetit’, Sculpture Exhibit, an View at Lyme Art Association Through Dec. 31
OLD LYME—On Sunday, Nov. 10, Lyme Art Association (LAA) will hold an Opening Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. for three new shows, Deck the Walls, Bon Appétit and a guest exhibit from the Society of Connecticut Sculptors. All are welcome and admission is free. Deck the Walls is the LAA’s most festive exhibition. Visitors will discover a beautiful array of art to lift the … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’, ‘Bon Appetit’, Sculpture Exhibit, an View at Lyme Art Association Through Dec. 31
Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
OLD LYME—Connecticut resident and Pfizer alumna, Alka Shrikhande, says, “When my mom, a beautiful and loving woman, lost her battle against breast cancer in 2006, the question I asked myself was, whether she would still be alive if the cancer had been detected earlier with yearly mammograms?” In 2008, Shrikhande established Maina Foundation, a nonprofit based in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
Delightful ‘Wee Faerie Village’ with ‘Yesterville’ Theme on View at FloGris Through Nov. 3
OLD LYME — One of the highlights of the Old Lyme year begins today when the Florence Griswold Museum opens its metaphorical doors to the 2025 Wee Faerie Village outdoor installation with the intriguing theme of Yesterville: A Wee Old-Timey Town. Everyone has a history, including the wee faerie folk. Inspired by the living history museums in the human world such as Mystic … [Read more...] about Delightful ‘Wee Faerie Village’ with ‘Yesterville’ Theme on View at FloGris Through Nov. 3
See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
OLD LYME — The New England Landscape exhibition featuring works by Lyme Art Association (LAA) Member Artists is currently on view at the LAA. This annual exhibition celebrates the rich and varied beauty of the East Coast. From autumn leaves to summer trees and lonely roads to rolling hills, LAA member artists visually explored their connection to this land. Gallery … [Read more...] about See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
Three New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through Sept. 5
OLD LYME—There is a treat in store for art lovers this summer as the Lyme Art Association (LAA) in Old Lyme, Conn., showcases three new exhibitions. The 103rd Elected Artists Exhibition features the work of LAA’s Elected Artists—their most accomplished artists, who serve as torchbearers of the American representational tradition. This annual exhibition highlights a wide … [Read more...] about Three New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through Sept. 5
Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME—Glorious sunshine greeted Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival on Saturday and the day continued under clear skies all the way through to the fabulous fireworks late in the late evening. Things kicked off with the 5K Midsummer Run organized by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau followed by the always popular Kids' Run. There were stands galore at Lyme Art Association … [Read more...] about Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
Music and Merriment Fill Air at Fabulous FloGris Concert
OLD LYME—It was a night of music and merriment as Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening with a toe-tapping concert presented by 'Locomotion.' Picnics were eaten, beverages were consumed, friends reconnected, and people danced to their heart's content. A wonderful night was enjoyed by all! … [Read more...] about Music and Merriment Fill Air at Fabulous FloGris Concert
Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season
Dr. Chris Shepard Appointed to Replace Bruce, Associate Music Director Susan Saltus Also Retiring After 28 years as the Founding Music Director of Con Brio Choral Society, Dr. Stephen Bruce of Groton has announced his retirement, commencing in July 2025. Dr. Bruce has directed the group since the organization’s founding in 1997. Under his baton, Con Brio has grown … [Read more...] about Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season
Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
OLD LYME—On Friday, June 28, representatives of Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library celebrated the opening of the new StoryWalk® in memory of the late Agnes O’Connor at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC)'s Sunken Garden. The RTPEC is located on the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. After a brief dedication, participants were invited to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open
LYME/OLD LYME—Teens in Lyme and Old Lyme are invited to unleash their creativity with the fourth season of Lymes Creative Arts, a vibrant summer arts program. This year's lineup includes exciting new classes such as hip-hop dance, a drama workshop, and dyeing with natural materials, alongside popular returning courses such as filmmaking and ceramic mosaic-making. These … [Read more...] about Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open
Oh, What a Fun-Filled Night of Music!
OLD LYME—Despite the vagaries of the weather, more than 300 people came out onto Lyme Street Friday evening to enjoy the sights and sounds of 'Make Music Old Lyme.' The event kicked off at 4 p.m. with a popular, family-themed concert by the effervescent Sunny Train at LYSB. The Make Music Old Lyme celebration spanned Lyme Street from the First Congregational Church of … [Read more...] about Oh, What a Fun-Filled Night of Music!
Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows Through July 18
OLD LYME--The Lyme Art Association (LAA) is currently hosting three new shows, which are on view through July 18. Featuring the work of LAA’s member artists, Expanding Visions includes everything from hyper-realism to abstract works in a memorable exhibition. Running concurrently is the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 91st Annual Juried Exhibition. … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows Through July 18