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Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now

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Readers Can Vote DAILY (Hopefully) For Old Lyme! OLD LYME—Yesterday at noon, the editors of USA Today announced the 20 finalists for “Best Small Town Arts Scene” ... and Old Lyme is included! Voting is now open and runs until Monday, Feb. 17, at noon ET, and moreover, you can vote DAILY. We encourage all our readers to vote for Old Lyme to win this prestigious … [Read more...] about Old Lyme is Finalist for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Voting Open Now

Essex Winter Series Opens 2025 Season with Brentano String Quartet in Concert, Sunday

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ESSEX, CT—The 48th season of Essex Winter Series begins with its first concert on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Valley Regional High School and featuring one of the world’s finest string quartets. The Brentano String Quartet is comprised of Mark Steinberg (violin), Serena Canin (violin), Misha Amory (viola), and Nina Lee (cello). They will perform the String Quartet in D major, Op. 33, … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Opens 2025 Season with Brentano String Quartet in Concert, Sunday

Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Feb. 15 & 16

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OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks presents its first concert weekend of the new year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The Saturday concert starts at 5 p.m. and Sunday's begins at 3 p.m. In this weekend’s concerts, Musical Masterworks will turn to early music inspirations with the celebrated early music ensemble, Ruckus. The … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Concerts Featuring Early Music Ensemble ‘Ruckus’, Feb. 15 & 16

Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation

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Editor's Note: This article is based on the transcript of a talk on the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris given by Nicole Prévost Logan to the residents of Essex Meadows on Dec.10, 2024. The reopening of Notre Dame has been covered by the world media, including the New York Times, the Financial Times, National Geographic and many other publications. Striking images of the … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Global Delight Greets Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral After Incredible Renovation

Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks

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MOAB, UT/OLD LYME, CT — On Jan. 6, 2025, the Moab Music Festival (MMF) announced that violinist Tessa Lark has been named its next Artistic Director. Co-Founding Directors Michael Barrett and Leslie Tomkins will be stepping back from the award-winning Festival (MMF) after 33 years; Lark’s role will combine the co-founders’ artistic responsibilities. Lark currently serves as … [Read more...] about Moab Music Festival Names Tessa Lark as Next Artistic Director; She will Continue to Lead Old Lyme’s Musical Masterworks

Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients

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OLD LYME—The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Middle School and LOL High School. Award recipients from the LOL Middle School are:  Natalie Gibbons, Conor Buckeridge, Estelle Filardi, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Dr. … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients

‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced

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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 ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced

‘Deck the Walls’, ‘Bon Appetit’, Sculpture Exhibit, an View at Lyme Art Association Through Dec. 31

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Con Brio Founding Music Director Dr. Stephen Bruce Announces Retirement at End of Upcoming Season

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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