OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage. An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
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‘Twas ‘Burns Night’ Jan. 25 … But Who Was He and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Oidhche Bhlas Burns! That's "Happy Burns Night" in Gaelic. If you are Scottish or have Scottish ancestry, you will probably be aware that Jan. 25 is Burns Night -- and that in turn means you will be celebrating with a Burns Supper. We are pretty confident a few of these will be held in Lyme or Old Lyme tonight or in the next few days! In case you are attending one for the … [Read more...] about ‘Twas ‘Burns Night’ Jan. 25 … But Who Was He and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Instructor Mini-grants up to $1000 Offered Plus Materials to Lead Hands-on Arts Opportunities for Lyme and Old Lyme Teens This Summer LYME-OLD LYME — The application window is now open for instructors wishing to lead arts programming for Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer. Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Letter From Paris: Three Major Exhibits Dominate Parisian Art Scene This Winter
Tragic link between the featured artists is that they all committed suicide PARIS, FRANCE -- The art scene in Paris during the last month of 2023 was quite intense. Three major exhibits of artists—coming respectively from France, the US and the Netherlands—attracted a sophisticated, international public. These artists have nothing in common, except that all three of them … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Three Major Exhibits Dominate Parisian Art Scene This Winter
Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- This winter, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrates the new year with three exciting exhibitions, namely, First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist , Congratulations, and Nostalgia. First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist includes a full range of media and themes created by LAA’s Associate Artists. Congratulations features works by the … [Read more...] about Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
Con Brio Hosts Auditions for all Voice Parts, Jan. 2
OLD SAYBROOK -- On Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m., auditions will be held by Con Brio Choral Society at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd. in Old Saybrook for all voice parts. Learn more at conbrio.org (click “Join/Tour”) or call Sue at 860-575-9668 to schedule an audition time slot. Con Brio rehearses on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Old Saybrook. The … [Read more...] about Con Brio Hosts Auditions for all Voice Parts, Jan. 2
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Award recipients from the Middle School are: Estelle Filardi, Ava Gray, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Banker … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
‘Holiday Magic 2023’ Opens at Florence Griswold Museum
OLD LYME — Celebrate the holidays at the Florence Griswold Museum with over 200 painted palettes on display in the Krieble Galleries, décor and artist trees in the historic house, gift shopping, and numerous special, seasonal events. Holiday Magic 2023 opens at the museum today, Friday, Nov. 24, and is on show through Dec. 31. Opening hours are Tuesday through … [Read more...] about ‘Holiday Magic 2023’ Opens at Florence Griswold Museum
Lyme Art Association Greets Holiday Season with Three New Shows, Including ‘Deck the Walls’
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts three new shows for this year’s holiday season, which are on view now through through Sunday, Dec. 31. In the festive exhibition Deck the Walls, visitors will discover an array of fine art in various themes, sizes and mediums in this show that returns each year during the holidays, just in time for gift-giving. The juror … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Greets Holiday Season with Three New Shows, Including ‘Deck the Walls’
‘An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection’ on View at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents the public opening on Sunday, Nov. 19, of An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection. The exhibition will be on view through Feb. 18, 2024. The collection features rarely-seen portraits by some of the 19th and early 20th centuries’ most accomplished European, American, and British portrait artists, including … [Read more...] about ‘An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection’ on View at Lyme Academy
Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
OLD LYME -- In the early evening of Saturday's brilliant weather, friends and family gathered at Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds for the 2023 Summer Sculpture Showcase Closing Reception and to celebrate the artistic legacy that founder and artist Gilbert Boro brought to the Old Lyme location. Throughout the evening Boro was surrounded by well-wishers on his upcoming retirement … [Read more...] about Boro Recognized for his Decades-Long, Major Contributions to the Arts, Both Locally, Nationally, at Recent Reception
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year
OLD LYME -- An announcement is being made today that this will be the final year of operation for Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme. According to the statement being issued this afternoon, the founder and owner of the studio and grounds, Gilbert Boro, has decided that, "After more than 30 rewarding years of participating in the arts ... it is time to retire from … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 12, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin (PGN) Noyes Library Board of Trustees and staff gathered to celebrate the Library’s 125th Anniversary with the unveiling of a bronze statue of a griffin, a mythical half-eagle, half-lion creature. The almost 200-pound bronze statue, created by sculptor Michael McLaughlin, stands by the library’s entrance with an open book at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
Old Lyme Town Band Seeks New Members
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 18, the Old Lyme Town Band started its 49th season. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Rd. in Old Lyme. LymeLine readers are invited to join the band regardless of the instrument they play and their musical ability. Five concerts will be held this season in December at various area locations, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Seeks New Members
Seeking Memories of Lee Dadalt– Art Teacher in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for Over 30 Years — for Upcoming Retrospective of His Work
OLD LYME -- During a lifetime of creating artworks across a variety of media, Lee Francis Dadalt always remained true to his philosophy that art - both in the creative process and the completed works - should be fun. An art teacher in the Lyme-Old Lyme school district for more than 30 years, he looked forward to inspiring and encouraging young artists as he lived his classroom … [Read more...] about Seeking Memories of Lee Dadalt– Art Teacher in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for Over 30 Years — for Upcoming Retrospective of His Work