Community Music School’s (CMS) largest annual fundraiser is the CMS Gala and this year the organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary with For the Love of Music! The event takes place on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Deep River at The Lace Factory and includes fabulous musical entertainment provided by CMS faculty and students. Enjoy cocktail jazz and an exquisite … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27
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Last Chance to See ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Hear ye, hear ye! The dates for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) spring musical are rapidly approaching and the whole community is invited! This year, the Old Lyme Players are tackling the classic comedy Once Upon a Mattress. The musical reveals the untold stories of The Princess and the Pea as the audience discovers that the “lost princess” was actually royalty in the … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ on Show at Lyme Art Association
Four new exhibitions, each with a different theme, will be on view in the Lyme Art Association (LAA)’s beautiful historic galleries from March 18. "A Show in Four Acts" features a separate exhibition in each gallery: Interiors/Exteriors, Animal Kingdom, Holding Still, and Faces and Forms run concurrently. An opening reception for all four exhibitions will be held on Sunday, … [Read more...] about ‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ on Show at Lyme Art Association
Major Preservation Project Now Underway at Lyme Art Association, Gifts Made by April 30 Matched
In 1914, the American Impressionist painters of Old Lyme formed an association and dreamed of building their own gallery to exhibit their work. For the sum of one dollar, Ms. Florence Griswold deeded a portion of her property to the artists; where, in 1921, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) Gallery opened its doors. Sadly, nearly a century later, this landmark gallery had the … [Read more...] about Major Preservation Project Now Underway at Lyme Art Association, Gifts Made by April 30 Matched
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Students Win Major Awards at CT Scholastic Art Contest
Four Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. In the painting category, senior Claudia Mergy of Old Lyme received two Gold Keys for individual works and a Gold Key for her portfolio. She also received generous scholarship offers from both the University of Hartford Art School and Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Students Win Major Awards at CT Scholastic Art Contest
The End of an Era … but the Journey Continues: Jeff Andersen Retires From the FloGris Museum After 41 Years
There wasn’t a parking spot to be found Sunday afternoon at the Florence Griswold Museum, nor come to that at the Lyme Art Association. And the reason? Despite torrential rain, it seemed as if the whole town had come out to say a fond farewell to Jeff Andersen, the much beloved Director of the Florence Griswold Museum, who was retiring after an amazing 41 years in that … [Read more...] about The End of an Era … but the Journey Continues: Jeff Andersen Retires From the FloGris Museum After 41 Years
Second Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Opens Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, March 2-3
The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the dates of its Second Annual Women Playwrights Initiative - Passion, Power and Prose 2018. The Initiative provides a safe, nurturing environment for the development of new, one-act plays by and about women and the issues that shape their live, including a week of intensive rehearsal with the playwrights, directors, and actors. The … [Read more...] about Second Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Opens Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, March 2-3
Cappella Hosts Spring Concert Featuring Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22
Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus will present their spring concert, Sunday, April 22. The concert will feature Haydn’s masterpiece, “The Creation,” that includes the well-known "The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God." It will be performed with professional soloists and orchestra with Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera directing. For more information visit … [Read more...] about Cappella Hosts Spring Concert Featuring Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22
State OSWA Nature Photo Contest Renamed to Honor Old Lyme Resident Diana Atwood Johnson
Launched in 2016, the Open Space Watershed and Land Acquisition (OSWA) photo contest has been re-named in honor of Old Lyme resident Diana Atwood Johnson, an avid bird photographer who recently stepped down as the Chair of Connecticut's State Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board, having served in that position for 19 years. The contest is … [Read more...] about State OSWA Nature Photo Contest Renamed to Honor Old Lyme Resident Diana Atwood Johnson
Lyme Street Art Studios Host Holiday Open House This Weekend
The Lyme Street Studios are holding a Weekend Holiday Open House from Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 3. The Studios at the Village Shops, 10-16 Lyme Street, comprise those of Judy Friday, Sandy Garvin and Deborah Quinn-Munson, who are all nationally-recognized artists with their own studios on Lyme Street. Their art includes work in contemporary realism and abstract … [Read more...] about Lyme Street Art Studios Host Holiday Open House This Weekend
Cappella Cantorum Presents Their Holiday Concert in Madison Tonight
The Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus will present its Holiday Concert Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Madison on the Green, Meetinghouse Lane (off Route 1), Madison. Start the holiday season with a joyful evening of music. Cappella's new director Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera will conduct the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Their Holiday Concert in Madison Tonight
Cooley Gallery Hosts Reception This Evening to Celebrate Holiday Sale Opening
The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme hosts a reception this evening, Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of their traditional Holiday Sale featuring historic and contemporary art in all sizes. All are welcome at this great gathering to launch the holiday season In The Holiday Sale at The Cooley Gallery, newly discovered paintings by Old Lyme colony … [Read more...] about Cooley Gallery Hosts Reception This Evening to Celebrate Holiday Sale Opening
Musical Masterworks Debuts Internationally Acclaimed ‘Ehnes Quartet’ in Old Lyme, Dec. 2-3
This December, Musical Masterworks will debut internationally acclaimed violinist James Ehnes and the Ehnes Quartet on Saturday, December 2nd at 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Hailed as “an important new force in the chamber music arena” with a “dream-team line-up” (Strings), the Ehnes Quartet is comprised of four … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Debuts Internationally Acclaimed ‘Ehnes Quartet’ in Old Lyme, Dec. 2-3
‘Deck The Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 5, 2018
The Lyme Art Association’s annual festive art exhibition and sale is their Deck the Walls holiday show, which is on view through Jan. 5, 2018. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. that is free to the public and will feature live music. All painting purchases from 5 p.m. on Nov.17, through 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, will be tax-free. More than 200 … [Read more...] about ‘Deck The Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 5, 2018
This Evening, Lyme Public Library Foundation Presents ‘King Cole: The Songs of Cole Porter’
The Lyme Public Library Foundation presents King Cole: The Songs of Cole Porter on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Performed by Six of Clubs, conceived and narrated by Nick Firth, and produced by John Hargraves, the concert will feature an evening of classic Cole Porter tunes to benefit the Lyme Public Library Foundation. A … [Read more...] about This Evening, Lyme Public Library Foundation Presents ‘King Cole: The Songs of Cole Porter’