The Lyme Art Association presents its annual Four Acts show from March 8, through April 19. Each room of the gallery has a different theme: Hip to be Square (artwork in a square format), Out of Town (featuring artwork relating to artists’ travels), Animal Kingdom, and Explorations (abstract or exploratory works.) The Four Acts opening reception is Sunday, March 17, from 2 to … [Read more...] about ‘Four Acts’ on Show at Lyme Art Association Through April 30
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Work by Lymes’ Senior Center Artists on Display at Old Lyme Town Hall Through April
The Shoreline Artists’ Workshop and the Lymes' Senior Center’s art classes, under the instruction of Sharon Schmiedel, will combine their artistic talents to present an exhibition at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall during the months of March and April. Exquisite pieces of work will reflect a variety of visual media and styles. All pieces will be for sale, with a portion of … [Read more...] about Work by Lymes’ Senior Center Artists on Display at Old Lyme Town Hall Through April
ECSO Continues 72nd Season With Springtime Concert Featuring Tessa Lark, March 23
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) ushers in spring with a concert Saturday, March 23, titled Springtime Lark featuring an eclectic blend of repertoire sure to entice listeners of all varieties. The concert will be held at the Garde Arts Center in New London starting at 7:30 p.m. and the pre-concert chat will begin at 6:30 p.m. Continuing the tradition of … [Read more...] about ECSO Continues 72nd Season With Springtime Concert Featuring Tessa Lark, March 23
Final Annual Student Exhibition on View at Lyme Academy
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts an Opening Reception for the 43rd and final Annual Student Exhibition at Lyme Academy tomorrow evening, Friday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. The exhibition will be on view through March 23, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery. Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts … [Read more...] about Final Annual Student Exhibition on View at Lyme Academy
Chester Gallery Hosts Exhibition of New Work by Locally Based, Nationally Acclaimed Artist, Gilbert Boro
When our souls become heavy with life’s burdens, art has the potential to soothe and solace. Indeed, Pablo Picasso wrote, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” That theme will be explored in an exhibit of new works by nationally and internationally renowned sculptor Gilbert Boro at the Main Street Gallery of Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek … [Read more...] about Chester Gallery Hosts Exhibition of New Work by Locally Based, Nationally Acclaimed Artist, Gilbert Boro
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Music Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Students
The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has recently awarded private study music scholarships for 2018-2019 to students from Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Middle School. Award recipients from the High School are: Emma Bass, Kate Chenery, Elizabeth Cravinho, Megan Cravinho, Jackson Goulding, Kylie Hall, Nevin Joshy, Owen Kegley, … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Music Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Students
Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two new juried exhibitions of work by member artists beginning Friday, Jan. 18. There will be an opening reception for these two exhibitions on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Associate Artist Exhibition features works by both emerging and established artists. This mid-level artist membership includes both well-known … [Read more...] about Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association
The Movie Man: The Joy of Going OUT to the Movies
As the calendar progressed through December, most people were looking forward to Christmas with joy and anticipation. For me, as I looked at the calendar last year, I found myself looking back to a December from my childhood. The year is 2003, and I am recalling the day I saw The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on the big screen; to this day it remains my favorite … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: The Joy of Going OUT to the Movies
Letter from Paris: Picasso’s Early Years on View in Blue … and Pink
In October 1900, Picasso - at age 19 - arrived at the Gare d'Orsay in Paris from Barcelona. So, it is appropriate that the Orsay Museum would host an exhibition about the young Spanish artist.The blockbuster, which opened in the autumn of 2018, was called "Picasso. Bleu, Rose" and refers to the 1900-1906 years. It is a long overdue theme, never before treated in … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: Picasso’s Early Years on View in Blue … and Pink
Sing Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ with Cappella Cantorum in April 14 Concert
Join the Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus for registration and its first rehearsal of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” on Monday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River (use rear entrance). The lyricism and use of orchestral and choral color in “Elijah” reflect Mendelssohn's genius as an early Romantic composer.This inspiring work will be … [Read more...] about Sing Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ with Cappella Cantorum in April 14 Concert
New York Philharmonic String Quartet and Mihae Lee Open Essex Winter Series 42nd Season This Afternoon
Essex Winter Series’ 42nd season begins with a stunning program of Haydn, Dvorak, and Schumann performed by the New York Philharmonic String Quartet and Artistic Director and pianist Mihae Lee on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River. The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from the … [Read more...] about New York Philharmonic String Quartet and Mihae Lee Open Essex Winter Series 42nd Season This Afternoon
Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme HS Show Choir Debuts Story of Local Syrian Family; All Welcome, Ticket Includes Pre-Event Dinner
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) Show Choir, Amped Up, will debut its 2019 competition show, Rise, to the community in the high school auditorium. The show will be preceded by a Gala Dinner in the high school commons starting at 6 p.m., during which soloists will perform. What is this 'Show Choir,' you may ask? Well, it’s group of people … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme HS Show Choir Debuts Story of Local Syrian Family; All Welcome, Ticket Includes Pre-Event Dinner
Come Sing with Con Brio!
Perhaps you have sung in church choirs, or in school or community choruses and wonder if you’re ready for a new musical challenge. If so, even if it has been a few years since you last sung regularly, why not audition for Con Brio Choral Society? If accepted, you would join the group’s 66 singers in rehearsals each Tuesday evening from Jan. 8 through March … [Read more...] about Come Sing with Con Brio!
Ivoryton Playhouse to Hold Local Auditions, Jan. 11
The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding local auditions for Equity and non- Equity actors for Burt & Me a nostalgic, romantic musical comedy featuring the music of Hal David and Burt Bacharach, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ivoryton Playhouse Rehearsal Studio, 22 Main Street in Centerbrook, Conn. The theater is looking for seven smart, … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse to Hold Local Auditions, Jan. 11
Holiday Music, Movies and More at ‘the Kate’ in December
From classic holiday films to live theater, to music of many genres and family programs, there is plenty to see and enjoy at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) this December! Celebrate the season with several Christmas-themed events, including traditional Irish holiday music with Lunasa and vocalist Ashley Davis on the 13th. Community traditions … [Read more...] about Holiday Music, Movies and More at ‘the Kate’ in December