OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks and Community Music School (CMS) have announced that applications are open for their fourth annual scholarship to honor the memory of Nancy D. Thomas. Thomas was a well-known and beloved piano instructor with Community Music School for 30 years and initiated the Kindermusik program and Kate's Camp for Kids at CMS. She influenced the lives … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks, Community Music School Accepting Applications for Scholarship in Honor of Nancy D. Thomas
Arts
‘Birds & Bees’ Opens Online at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents a new exhibition titled, “Birds & Bees," which opens online at LymeArtAssociation.org today and runs through June 12. The exhibition cannot be presented as a live exhibition due to Gov. Lamont's restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show is a colorful celebration of spring featuring uplifting … [Read more...] about ‘Birds & Bees’ Opens Online at Lyme Art Association
Community Music School Announces Online Music Lessons
CENTERBROOK – Community Music School (CMS) has successfully transitioned all private music lessons to an online platform and now welcomes new students to take advantage of this program. Weekly music lessons can provide a sense of normalcy while at home, and learning a new instrument or picking one back up again can provide a source of joy during these challenging … [Read more...] about Community Music School Announces Online Music Lessons
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Art Students Win Major Awards at ‘Future Choices’ Contest
LYME-OLD LYME -- The Visual Arts Department of Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) has announced outstanding results from this year’s Future Choices Art Show, sponsored by the Shoreline Arts Alliance. Junior Marina Melluzzo won First Place Drawing and Best in Show for her charcoal drawing, “Confinement,” also earning the Earl Grenville Killeen Founders Award for Will Allik as … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Art Students Win Major Awards at ‘Future Choices’ Contest
Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Libary Closed Until Further Notice
OLD LYME -- Katie Huffman, Director of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library has just announced via an e-communication that "Due to COVID-19 and our concern for the well-being of our patrons and staff, the Library will be closing until further notice as of 5pm on Friday, March 13th." She advises, "Staff will continue to answer phone and email inquiries as we are able. Please … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Libary Closed Until Further Notice
Florence Griswold Museum Closed to Public Until, at Least, March 31
OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum has issued a communication this afternoon stating, "As part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to close the Florence Griswold Museum to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 and through at least March 31, 2020, and to cancel all programs during this time." The message continues, … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Closed to Public Until, at Least, March 31
Lyme Art Association Still Open, Presents ‘Yin and Yang: Abstraction and Realism’
OLD LYME -- We were informed earlier today that the opening reception for Yin and Yang, scheduled to be held Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lyme Art Association, has been CANCELLED. Lyme Art Association presents Yin and Yang, Abstraction and Realism, two shows which highlight both abstract and highly realistic works. The exhibit presents work from the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Still Open, Presents ‘Yin and Yang: Abstraction and Realism’
CANCELLED: Musical Masterworks to Present Complete Cycle of Beethoven’s String Quartets; Opening Concerts in Old Lyme This Weekend
OLD LYME -- We have just learned from Musical Masterworks that out of an abundance of caution and concern for the wellbeing of their patrons, volunteers and staff, the board has made the difficult decision to postpone their Beethoven concerts originally scheduled for March 13, 14 and 15. The board is in the process of scheduling postponement dates. Tickets for the March … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Musical Masterworks to Present Complete Cycle of Beethoven’s String Quartets; Opening Concerts in Old Lyme This Weekend
ECSO Continues 73rd Season with “Spring Strings” Featuring Grammy-winning Guitarist, Jason Vieaux, March 28
NEW LONDON -- The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra's (ECSO) 19-20 season continues Saturday, March 28, at The Garde in New London with an exciting program that features a Grammy Award winner along with classic compositions. Edward Elgar’s concert overture In the South opens the program with an exuberant theme re-purposed from another work, that expresses his experiences … [Read more...] about ECSO Continues 73rd Season with “Spring Strings” Featuring Grammy-winning Guitarist, Jason Vieaux, March 28
‘After Alex’ by Boro of Old Lyme Selected for Inaugural ‘New Canaan Sculpture Trail’ Featuring Eight Outdoor Works
OLD LYME -- The New Canaan Land Trust (NCLT) and the Carriage Barn Arts Center recently announced the eight artists whose work has been selected for their 'first of a kind' outdoor public art exhibition, the New Canaan Sculpture Trail. One of those selected from the more than 70 submissions made is Gilbert Boro, whose residence and studio are both located on Lyme St. in Old … [Read more...] about ‘After Alex’ by Boro of Old Lyme Selected for Inaugural ‘New Canaan Sculpture Trail’ Featuring Eight Outdoor Works
This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Free Lecture in Old Lyme on Beethoven’s Musical Phrases, Meanings, More
OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m., Musical Masterworks presents the second of three lectures in Old Lyme related to their upcoming concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. The six concerts will feature all 18 of Betthoven's String Quartets -- three at each concert -- and will be held March 13, 14 and 15, and May 1, 2 and … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Free Lecture in Old Lyme on Beethoven’s Musical Phrases, Meanings, More
Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8
ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series (EWS) season continues March 8 with the classical guitar duo, LINÜ, performing at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River. The virtuosic and versatile Gulli Bjornsson and JIJI are aspiring young artists searching for new ways to promote classical music. They have received many accolades for their guitar playing and have backgrounds in … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8
Book Review: ‘Last Day’ by Luanne Rice is ‘a Unique Combination of Psychological Thriller, Cozy Murder Mystery’
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome Paulette Zander to LymeLine today as an occasional guest book reviewer. Many readers will remember Paulette from her days running 'The Happy Carrot Bookshop' in Old Lyme. An accomplished author herself, Paulette has reviewed the latest work by local resident, the acclaimed author Luanne Rice, whose 34th novel has just been … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘Last Day’ by Luanne Rice is ‘a Unique Combination of Psychological Thriller, Cozy Murder Mystery’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Achieve Multiple Honors at 2020 Scholastic Art Awards
HARTFORD /LYME-OLD LYME -- In keeping with a long tradition of success at the Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards, 10 Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) students are being recognized at the event this year. The Awards Celebration is scheduled for this afternoon, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Hartford Art School’s Lincoln Theater. Visit this link for a full listing of all award … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Achieve Multiple Honors at 2020 Scholastic Art Awards
Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- Two new exhibitions open Jan. 17 at Lyme Art Association (LAA) and an Opening Reception for both will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LAA, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT. The First Impressions Exhibition is a juried exhibition of work by the Association’s Associate Artist members -- accomplished artists who have been successfully exhibiting in selective … [Read more...] about Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association