LYME/OLD LYME — Four Lyme-Old Lyme High School students (LOLHS) will be recognized this evening at the 2021 Connecticut Scholastic Art contest’s virtual awards celebration, which celebrates the work of talented young artists in the state in grades 7 through 12. Senior Connie Pan was awarded the Best in Portfolio award as well as Gold Keys in both the Drawing and Portfolio … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Awards in 2021 CT Scholastic Art Contest
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Musical Masterworks Video of February Concert in Old Lyme Now Available for Viewing
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks welcomes Rieko Aizawa on piano, Todd Palmer on clarinet and Edward Arron on cello for their concert video, which was filmed from the stage of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The concert video features the music of Mozart, Bernstein, Kenji Bunch and Brahms This performance was filmed in mid-February and the link to the virtual … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Video of February Concert in Old Lyme Now Available for Viewing
If Anthony Capella be ‘The Food of Love,’ Then Read On (With Apologies to Shakespeare)
Editor's Note: Today is Valentine's Day - a day of love that's often intertwined with food. Our wonderful book guru of yesteryear, Jennifer Petty Hilger, wrote this review back in 2009. We are republishing it today since it is the perfect book for Valentine's Day. Set in Rome, this tangled love story entices us to "Pretend we're going out to lunch," so we can, "Forget New … [Read more...] about If Anthony Capella be ‘The Food of Love,’ Then Read On (With Apologies to Shakespeare)
Lyme Academy Enters New Era, Names Mora Rowe as Executive Director to Launch Programs, Re-engage With Community
OLD LYME — Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (LAFA) in Old Lyme is on the brink of an exciting new era -- and yet, at the same time, it is, in essence, a renaissance of the principles on which the Academy was founded. After 18 months of strategic planning and a recent change in leadership on the board of trustees, the LAFA Board of Trustees has structured a new plan reflective of … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Enters New Era, Names Mora Rowe as Executive Director to Launch Programs, Re-engage With Community
Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust program Imagining Lyme: A Visual Exploration of Lyme’s Preserves encourages everyone to expand their visual awareness and highlight the beauty of the Lyme preserves owned by the Lyme Land Trust, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. The method of doing this is by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from Joe Standart, a professional … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association: ‘First Impressions’ & ‘New Elected Artists’
OLD LYME -- On Friday, Jan. 15, two new shows open at the Lyme Art Association (LAA). The First Impressions Exhibition is a juried exhibition of the Association’s Associate Artist members, accomplished artists who have been successfully exhibiting in selective shows at the Lyme Art Association for a number of years. This exhibit will include a variety of media and themes: … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association: ‘First Impressions’ & ‘New Elected Artists’
Acclaimed Singer Brian Cheney of Lyme Performs ‘A Century on Broadway’ with Pianist Cathy Venable; Free on YouTube
LYME -- One hundred years, 11 decades, and over five hours of performing! Those numbers represent the efforts of internationally-acclaimed crossover artist, Brian Cheney of Lyme and Broadway pianist, Cathy Venable of Tulsa, Okla., who, in a remarkable collaboration, have recorded an entire catalogue of a century of hits from musical theater. The finished product, titled A … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Singer Brian Cheney of Lyme Performs ‘A Century on Broadway’ with Pianist Cathy Venable; Free on YouTube
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Names Noted Painter Jordan Sokol as Artistic Director
OLD LYME: The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has hired noted painter Jordan Sokol to be its Artistic Director and Deane Keller Chair. Sokol, who currently resides in the New York area, will be moving to the Lyme/Old Lyme area with his wife, Amaya Gurpide, herself an acclaimed artist, who will be joining the faculty as the Academy’s Director of Drawing. In doing so, the two are … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Names Noted Painter Jordan Sokol as Artistic Director
Musical Masterworks Changes Upcoming Program Due to COVID Constraints; Park, Arron Will Now Play Works by Beethoven, Schumann & Franck
OLD LYME -- In a change from the originally scheduled program, Musical Masterworks now looks forward to welcoming Jeewon Park (piano) and Edward Arron (cello) to the stage of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with a seasonal performance of Beethoven, Schumann and Franck. Musical Masterworks Marketing Director Robbin Myers explains in an email to … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Changes Upcoming Program Due to COVID Constraints; Park, Arron Will Now Play Works by Beethoven, Schumann & Franck
Tagliatela Honored for Service as Lyme Academy Board Chair, Duffy Elected to Replace Him
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (LAFA) Board of Trustees and staff said farewell to long-time board of trustees chairman Stephen Tagliatela. The announcement of his retirement follows five years of service to Lyme Academy as he guided the former Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts (LACFA) through its separation from the University of New … [Read more...] about Tagliatela Honored for Service as Lyme Academy Board Chair, Duffy Elected to Replace Him
Musical Masterworks Presents Beethoven String Quartets, Tickets on Sale Now for Video Available in January
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday in December when Edward Arron, Artistic Director and cellist, along with his colleagues James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; and Che-Yen Chen, viola, will perform three string quartets by Beethoven, spanning nearly 30 years of his life and demonstrating the full arc of his remarkable … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Beethoven String Quartets, Tickets on Sale Now for Video Available in January
Signed Copies of Ron Breault’s ‘Voyaging with Marionette’ Now on Sale at ‘The Bowerbird’
OLD LYME -- Signed copies of Ron Breault's book, Voyaging with Marionette, are now on sale at The Bowerbird in Old Lyme. Breault is a resident of Old Lyme and his book is being marketed as prt of the store's "Local Author" series. Visit this link to read a wonderful review of the book written when it was published by our regular book reviewer here at LymeLine.com, Felix … [Read more...] about Signed Copies of Ron Breault’s ‘Voyaging with Marionette’ Now on Sale at ‘The Bowerbird’
‘Deck the Walls’ Opens at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association’s annual member show and sale, Deck the Walls, featuring more than 200 works of art in all themes, sizes and mediums, opens Friday, Nov. 27. All the artwork is appropriately priced for holiday gift giving. The show and sale continues through Jan. 7, 2021. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’ Opens at Lyme Art Association
‘The Magic of Christmas’ Opens at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum
OLD LYME -- Even this year the holiday season is something special to celebrate at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn.! After all, Miss Florence was born on Christmas Day, 1850. The Museum will be decked out in its holiday finery for the Magic of Christmas celebration from Nov. 27, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021. Twelve new works of art have been added to Miss … [Read more...] about ‘The Magic of Christmas’ Opens at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum
Enjoy a Free ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Tonight with Lyme-Old Lyme HS Band & Chorus; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Band and Chorus host an 'Evening Under the Stars' concert. This event, which is open to the community and offers free admission, will be held on the field between LOLHS and LOL Middle School. Bring a chair or blanket. Social distancing and masks required. The event should last no longer than … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Free ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Tonight with Lyme-Old Lyme HS Band & Chorus; All Welcome