After over 40 years of service to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn., Director Jeff Andersen is planning to step down after a new director is appointed. Ted Hamilton, President of the Board of Trustees, announced that a comprehensive national search will be undertaken in the months ahead, overseen by a committee of trustees and coordinated with an executive search … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Director Jeffrey Andersen to Step Down After Successor is Chosen
Arts
Final Week to View Lyme Academy College Student Work at Old Lyme Town Hall
The Town of Old Lyme is currently hosting an exhibition through the end of March featuring works from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts students. The exhibition showcases recent works from Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) students, freshmen to seniors, in all disciplines, including Drawing, Illustration, Painting, and Sculpture. A new picture hanging system was installed at the … [Read more...] about Final Week to View Lyme Academy College Student Work at Old Lyme Town Hall
Lyme Academy College Donates Historic Document Collection to Lyme Art Association
Yesterday, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts made a formal presentation of a collection of historic documents and original exhibition catalogs to the Lyme Art Association at the the Association's historic building on Lyme Street. The event took place immediately prior to the opening of the Lyme Art Association’s A Show in Four Acts exhibition. This remarkable collection was … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy College Donates Historic Document Collection to Lyme Art Association
The Kate Welcomes Spring With Unique Performances, Exciting Partnerships
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is welcoming Spring in many ways. As the weather gets warmer and the days longer, the Kate’s performances are intended to brighten your mood. With a Doors Tribute Band on March 24, and Mary Poppins – the Broadway Musical from March 31 to April 2, through to the simulcast National Theatre Live performance of Obsession featuring Jude … [Read more...] about The Kate Welcomes Spring With Unique Performances, Exciting Partnerships
Lyme Art Association Hosts Art Supply Expo, April 8
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) at 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, Conn., is presenting the first annual Art Supply Expo on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Art Supply Expo is an opportunity for artists to meet premier art supply vendors, learn about new techniques and materials, see demonstrations, and enjoy discounts and special offers. This event is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Art Supply Expo, April 8
Community Music School Announces Pacheco-O’Donnell as Greenleaf Music Award Winner
CENTERBROOK -- The selection committee for the Carolyn R. Greenleaf Memorial Fund of Community Music School (CMS) has chosen guitarist, vocalist, and pianist as the recipient of the Spring 2017 Carolyn R. Greenleaf Music Award. This award is given each semester to a middle or high school student who has demonstrated exceptional musical ability and motivation. The award is … [Read more...] about Community Music School Announces Pacheco-O’Donnell as Greenleaf Music Award Winner
Leif Nilsson to Donate Half Cost of Purchased Artwork to Lyme Land Conservation Trust Thru May 21
Acclaimed artist Leif Nilsson is donating half of the price of any painting in his Spring Street Studio in Chester to the Lyme Land Conservation Trust from now through May 21, 2017. The most convenient way to proceed is to first view his work on the artist’s website and then either visit the studio or contact them by phone at (860) 526-2077 to arrange your purchase. To be … [Read more...] about Leif Nilsson to Donate Half Cost of Purchased Artwork to Lyme Land Conservation Trust Thru May 21
Musical Masterworks Mixes Mozart Originals with 20th Century Adaptations
Musical Masterworks favorites Jeewon Park, Tessa Lark and Dimitri Murrath join Edward Arron in a performance of Mozart's piano quartets this afternoon at 3 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Before each quartet, a late twentieth century work by a Soviet era composer will be performed The concert opens with Mozart's String Trio fragment in G Major, K. … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Mixes Mozart Originals with 20th Century Adaptations
Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
The March 6 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will feature a presentation by Paul Nguyen, a Fine Art Nature and Landscape Photographer from Hanson, Mass. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT. This is how the photographer describes his presentation: "When the sun goes down, skilled photographers … [Read more...] about Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
IVORYTON: The Ivoryton Playhouse announces the 2017 inaugural festival of the Women Playwrights Initiative - Four One Acts by Four Fabulous Women Playwrights. Two evenings of staged readings will take place on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, followed by discussions with playwrights, actors and … [Read more...] about Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
Essex Winter Series Presents Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band Today
ESSEX -- Known for its unique concerts of world-class talent and diversity, Essex Winter Series plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary year with a robust schedule for the winter months. The season-opener on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River is a musical tour de force led by Artistic Director and pianist Mihae Lee. Lee has carefully … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band Today
Local Lawmakers Urge State to Support ‘The Kate’ with Tourism Signage on Rte. 9 and I-95
Local lawmakers are urging the state legislature to help support the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center ('The Kate') by passing legislation that would allow tourism signage for the center to be placed on Rte. 9 and I-95. Sen. Paul Formica (R-20th), Sen. Art Linares (R-33rd) and Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) submitted testimony in favor of House Bill 5574 and spoke before the … [Read more...] about Local Lawmakers Urge State to Support ‘The Kate’ with Tourism Signage on Rte. 9 and I-95
Enjoy New Works, Special Pricing at ‘4 The Love of Art’ on Lyme Street Today
4 The Love of Art is a two-day open house collaboration of four art galleries on Lyme Street this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Garvin Studio, Judy Friday Gallery and Paynter Fine Art, which are all in the Village Shoppes building at 10 Lyme Street, and Cooley Gallery at 25 Lyme Street invite you to drop in and view some … [Read more...] about Enjoy New Works, Special Pricing at ‘4 The Love of Art’ on Lyme Street Today
Musical Masterworks Hosts Two Concerts This Weekend Featuring Pre-concert Talks
In February, Musical Masterworks will shine a light on the relationship between Schumann and Brahms, as the elegant soprano Hyunah Yu returns to sing Schumann’s transporting song cycle Frauenliebe und -leben. Also, as part of a new Musical Masterworks venture, join Edward Arron one hour before the February concerts for an in-depth pre-concert talk about the lives and … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Hosts Two Concerts This Weekend Featuring Pre-concert Talks
Old Lyme Author Jen Petty Hilger Launches Her First Book, “Thisbe, Queen of Adventure”
This Saturday, Feb. 4, Lyme Public Library will be celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join the fun between 12 and 2 p.m. when local author and Old Lyme resident Jen Petty Hilger will be signing copies of her first published picture book, Thisbe, Queen of Adventure. We spent a little time with Jen Petty Hilger to find out why she wrote her first book about … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Author Jen Petty Hilger Launches Her First Book, “Thisbe, Queen of Adventure”