OLD LYME --On Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, the Larry Fuller Trio performs at 8:30 p.m. at The Side Door at the Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. Fuller is a pianist who, in his formative years, learned his craft on the bandstand. Honing his talents with four giants of jazz — bassist Ray Brown, vocalist Ernestine Anderson, drummerJeff Hamilton, and … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Jazz Piano Artist Larry Fuller Returns to ‘The Side Door’, Tomorrow & Saturday
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Con Brio Choral Presents Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Weekend; Sunday Sold Out, Tickets Still Available for Saturday
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m., Con Brio Choral Society celebrates the Christmas season with a holiday concert at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme. An exciting fanfare-like third movement of Randall Stroope’s Hodie will open the performance with plenty of choral and brass highlights. Also on the program are Jan Dismas … [Read more...] about Con Brio Choral Presents Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Weekend; Sunday Sold Out, Tickets Still Available for Saturday
Shop the ‘Partnership Holiday Sale’ at Old Lyme Church This Weekend; Features Haitian Art, Oils & Soaps, Tribal Crafts, Stitched/Knitted Goods
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec.10, the Partnership Committees of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will hold their third annual Holiday Sale in the Fellowship Hall at 2 Ferry Rd. in Old Lyme. Opening hours for the sale on Saturday are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome and there is no charge for … [Read more...] about Shop the ‘Partnership Holiday Sale’ at Old Lyme Church This Weekend; Features Haitian Art, Oils & Soaps, Tribal Crafts, Stitched/Knitted Goods
Old Lyme Town Band Presents a Winter Concert at ‘The Kate’, Dec. 13
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Town Band presents two holiday concerts this year. The first is on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Christ The King Church. Refreshments will be offered following the concert. The second is on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook. Tickets for this concert are $10.00 and available at this … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Presents a Winter Concert at ‘The Kate’, Dec. 13
‘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
Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
LYME -- 9/10 UPDATED WITH CONCERT TIMES: On Thursdays through the fall from 5 to 6 p.m., Rolf Wolfswinkel will introduce and play CD selections of meditative and contemplative music, from Gregorian chants to Rachmaninoff vespers. All are welcome. Entry is free but donations would be appreciated. The church is located at the corner of Rte .156 and Sterling City Rd. in … [Read more...] about Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Screenwriting Seminar Series with Janet Roach
LYME -- Are you a writer who has always wanted to see your work come to life on the big screen? Do you have a movie or series idea inside you just burning to get out? Then Lyme Public Hall (LPH) is here to help you ... The Lyme Public Hall and Local History Archives Board of Directors hosts Oscar-nominated screenwriter Janet Roach (Prizzi's Honor, directed by John Huston) … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Screenwriting Seminar Series with Janet Roach
Artisan Couple Paul and Esther Halferty Celebrate Success of Creative Arts Program in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- "Tremendously successful!" That's how Lilywork Artisan Tile founders and owners Paul and Esther Halferty sum up their participation in this year's Lymes Creative Arts program. Their custom-built tile studio is located in the center of Old Lyme at 56 Lyme St. and is the creative endeavor of the husband and wife duo. The summer program, supported by mini-grants and … [Read more...] about Artisan Couple Paul and Esther Halferty Celebrate Success of Creative Arts Program in Old Lyme