OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes the public back to the gallery June 26 with Wind, Waves and Water: A Marine Show. This is a juried show of LAA's member artists that celebrates the unique beauty of the open water, shorelines, rivers, and all the activity and life that accompany these settings. The juror for Wind, Waves and Water is Russell Kramer, … [Read more...] about LAA Welcomes Welcomes Public Back With Two Exhibitions, Opening June 26
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Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
AREAWIDE -- Lisa Malloy, executive director of the Thankful Arnold House as well as the Haddam Historical Society, has been an almost one-woman show ever since she started working at her small historical house over 17 years ago. However, she—as well as many other Connecticut museums—have seen the tide shift from when she first arrived: foot traffic has dwindled. “Connecticut … [Read more...] about Local Museums — Including FloGris — Continue Fight for Funding, Foot Traffic with Innovative Marketing
Musical Masterworks Announces Appointment of Lawrence Thelen as Managing Director
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks has announced the appointment of Lawrence Thelen as their new Managing Director. Thelen is a theatre producer and writer. In 1999, he produced an off-Broadway revival of Ghosts at the Century Center for the Performing Arts. Soon after, he joined the staff of Goodspeed Musicals as their Producing Associate and Literary Manager, where he … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Announces Appointment of Lawrence Thelen as Managing Director
Ivoryton Playhouse Cancels Its 2020 Season
IVORYTON -- (from a press release) On March 18, 2020, The Ivoryton Playhouse planned to open its doors for the start of a whole new season but the universe had other plans. The Playhouse has been closed down by the state and the virus since March 16, and waiting to hear if they may be able to produce a limited season in the summer or fall. Heading into summer with the … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Cancels Its 2020 Season
Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme Remain Open During Pandemic, Offering Safe Solace to All
OLD LYME -- Museums and galleries may be closed due to the pandemic but there is still an opportunity in Old Lyme to immerse yourself in art by interacting with colorful sculptures in a soothing, safe outdoor environment. The four-plus acre Sculpture Grounds on Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Conn. remain open and free to the public during the Coronavirus shutdown. The … [Read more...] about Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme Remain Open During Pandemic, Offering Safe Solace to All
Still So Much To Do (in Person or Virtually) on Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- It might seem like there's nothing to do on Lyme Street at the moment since all the art institutions and shops are closed. To counter that impression, the Old Lyme Arts District has come up with a comprehensive listing of all the activities in which you can still participate either in person or virtually. Did you know, for example, that the Old Lyme Historical … [Read more...] about Still So Much To Do (in Person or Virtually) on Lyme Street
Musical Masterworks Seeks New General Director
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks, an acclaimed, not-for-profit organization with a 30-year-history of performing chamber music in Old Lyme, is looking for a part-time General Director. The person appointed will be enthusiastic to build on the extraordinary success of the organization over previous years as he/she works with the president, board and artistic director to … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Seeks New General Director
Musical Masterworks, Community Music School Accepting Applications for Scholarship in Honor of Nancy D. Thomas
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
‘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