Cappella Cantorum offers an opportunity to win two tickets to the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” when it plays at The Bushnell in Hartford in December. Through its Holiday Happenings Raffle Fundraiser, participants may win two seats to “Hamilton” as well as tickets to four other theater productions over the holidays. The four other prizes include a family four-pack of tickets … [Read more...] about Win Tickets to ‘Hamilton,’ Four Other Shows in Cappella Cantorum’s Holiday Raffle
Arts
Architect Arelt of Old Lyme Wins Prestigious A-List Award
Christopher Arelt of Nautilus Architects, located in Old Lyme, has been awarded a prestigious A-List Award presented by athome Fairfield County magazine. Design submissions were judged by an exclusive panel of judges comprised of key influencers in the design industry of their respective fields. The winning A-List Entryway project by Nautilus Architects is located in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Architect Arelt of Old Lyme Wins Prestigious A-List Award
Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls Hosts Holiday Art Exhibit by Local Seniors
Art groups from the Lymes’ Senior Center will hold their third annual exhibit of their work for sale in the Old Lyme Town Hall during November and December. The participating artists have been taking art classes with Sharon Schmiedel. Paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces will be on display. Additionally, two members of the Center’s community, Janet Cody and Peg … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls Hosts Holiday Art Exhibit by Local Seniors
Lyme Artist’s Annual Sale of Work Continues Today, 10-4
The Lyme Artists Sale will be held this year at the Lyme Public Hall on Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to which all are welcome. The sale is also open Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eight Lyme artists are featured: Steven Evankow, stone bird baths; Angie Falstrom, … [Read more...] about Lyme Artist’s Annual Sale of Work Continues Today, 10-4
Public Invited to Sculpture Party Tonight in Old Lyme
Nationally renowned sculptor Gilbert Boro invites the public to enjoy an autumn evening on his Sculpture Grounds at Studio 80 in Old Lyme to celebrate the success of Summer Sculpture Showcase 2018. The free celebration this evening, Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature live music and refreshments. New works by Boro, Chicago artist Ruth Aizuss Migdal, and a piece … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Sculpture Party Tonight in Old Lyme
Lymes’ Senior Center Artists to Display Their Art in Old Lyme Town Hall; Opening Reception, Nov. 9
Art groups from the Lymes’ Senior Center will hold their third annual holiday exhibit of their work for sale in Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall during November and December. The participating artists have been taking art classes with Sharon Schmiedel. Paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces will be on display. Additionally, two members of the Center’s community, Janet Cody … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Artists to Display Their Art in Old Lyme Town Hall; Opening Reception, Nov. 9
Musical Masterworks Opens 28th Season with Works by Dvorak, Fauré
Musical Masterworks opens its 28th season of chamber music with a vibrant and colorful program to suit the season. The first concert weekend in early October will feature Dvorak's D Major Piano Quartet, as well as his Silent Woods for Cello and Piano. In between the two Dvorak works, there will be a seldom performed piece titled Dumka for violin, viola and piano, which was … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Opens 28th Season with Works by Dvorak, Fauré
CT Valley Camera Club Hosts Equine Photographer, All Welcome
The Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will host a presentation on Equine Photography by Sarah Grote on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. The public is welcomed to attend. Sarah Grote is a lifestyle and nature photographer specializing in projects, equine, and event photography. After 20 years in corporate and nonprofit … [Read more...] about CT Valley Camera Club Hosts Equine Photographer, All Welcome
Cappella Cantorum Hosts Late Registration Tonight for December Concert; Includes Works by Puccini, Saint-Saen
Join the Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus for its first rehearsal of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Saint Saens’ Christmas Oratorio this evening, Monday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Use the rear entrance. These melodious and inspiring works will be performed in concert Sunday, Dec. 2, at John Winthrop with professional … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Hosts Late Registration Tonight for December Concert; Includes Works by Puccini, Saint-Saen
See ‘Once’ at Ivoryton Playhouse Through Oct.14
The Broadway smash hit Once, has opened at the Ivoryton Playhouse. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician about to give up on his dreams and a beautiful young Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, … [Read more...] about See ‘Once’ at Ivoryton Playhouse Through Oct.14
‘Summer Painting and Sculpture Show’ on View at Lyme Art Association
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts an Opening Reception and Ice Cream Social this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. for its 'Summer Painting and Sculpture Show,' which presents LAA members' finest work, in a variety of genres and mediums. All are welcome and admission is free. Juror David Rau of the Florence Griswold Musuem has assembled a wide-ranging show of compelling, … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Painting and Sculpture Show’ on View at Lyme Art Association
‘A Chorus Line’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Chorus Line has opened at the Ivoryton Playhouse. Casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete and for 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime and what they’ve worked their whole lives for.A Chorus Line brilliantly evokes both the glamour and grind of showbiz, and is the musical for everyone who’s ever … [Read more...] about ‘A Chorus Line’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
Follow the ‘Vision Box’ Trail This Summer!
Through the balance of the summer, the public can follow the trail of Vision Boxes installed at four sites throughout Old Lyme. The boxes are up for three months -- at the end of the project, the boxes will be auctioned. Resulting funds will be contributed to programs that bring urban youth to visit wilderness parks or refuges in the local area and give them the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Follow the ‘Vision Box’ Trail This Summer!
Catherine Christiano Exhibits Paintings of Old Lyme Beach Cottages in Chelsea, NYC
A collection of small paintings by Old Lyme resident Catherine Christiano that feature the cottages of Old Lyme’s beach communities will be exhibited at George Billis Gallery in Chelsea, New York location. The Summer Group Show will run from July 10 through Aug. 4. The opening reception for the public will be held tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 12, at the George Billis … [Read more...] about Catherine Christiano Exhibits Paintings of Old Lyme Beach Cottages in Chelsea, NYC
‘Cities of Peace’ on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 8
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts an opening reception this evening in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. for "Cities of Peace: A Living Monument to Cultural Heritage Preservation.' All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. This historic exhibition features monumental paintings illuminating the heart and soul of 10 cities around the world that … [Read more...] about ‘Cities of Peace’ on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 8