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
Arts
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
Faculty Exhibition Continues Through Jan. 26 at Lyme Academy
Work by college faculty of Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven is on view in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery in an exhibition titled, 'Making Artists, Making Art,' which was curated by Charlotte Gray, Ph.D., Practitioner in Residence, and Janis Mink, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor. This exhibition is on view Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 … [Read more...] about Faculty Exhibition Continues Through Jan. 26 at Lyme Academy
‘Deck the Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 4
The Lyme Art Association’s festive art exhibition, the annual Deck the Walls holiday show, is on view through Jan. 4, 2019. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. The opening reception on Friday, Nov. 30, from 5-7 pm, is free to the public and will feature live music. All painting purchases from 5 … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 4
CT Repertory Theatre Presents “A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration” Through Dec. 9
Christmas, 1864. With the nation at war, it is not a silent night. All is not peaceful or bright. On one side of the Potomac, an escaped slave hurries her daughter toward the capital and freedom. On the other side, a young Confederate runs away from home with hopes of joining the fight. In the capital, Mrs. Lincoln is in desperate need of the perfect gift for her husband … [Read more...] about CT Repertory Theatre Presents “A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration” Through Dec. 9
‘The Magic of Christmas’ on View at FloGris Museum Through Jan. 6
The holiday season is always something to celebrate at the Museum when"The Magic of Christmas" happens! During the period, the Florence Griswold House will be decorated in the holiday finery of yesteryear with a new addition to the Magic—Marvelous Mantels. In the historic areas, the mantels over each fireplace are abundantly festooned with lush greens and festive ornaments … [Read more...] about ‘The Magic of Christmas’ on View at FloGris Museum Through Jan. 6
After Thursday’s Snow, Opening Reception for Cooley Gallery’s ‘Holiday Sale of Art in All Sizes’ Continues Today
Editor's Note: We hear from our friends at The Cooley Gallery that they will be staying open tomorrow (Saturday) until 7 p.m. to welcome all the folk who were unable to attend their Opening Reception Thursday due to the inclement weather. The Cooley Gallery 's annual holiday sale featuring historic and contemporary art in all sizes opens with a celebration of the season on … [Read more...] about After Thursday’s Snow, Opening Reception for Cooley Gallery’s ‘Holiday Sale of Art in All Sizes’ Continues Today