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‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

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OLD LYME -- The Cooley Gallery 's Small Painting Show 2022 is on view at 25 Lyme Street in Old Lyme through Jan. 7, 2023.. Founded in 1981 and located in the heart of historic Old Lyme, The Cooley Gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, and select contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

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OLD LYME -- Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association’s seasonally festive exhibition, will be on view starting Nov. 18. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of original artwork. Concurrent shows include Emerging Hope, featuring Aleta Gudelski’s depictions of the quiet beauty of the natural world and seeing light along life’s journey. Also on view are solo shows … [Read more...] about LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

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OLD LYME -- Celebrate the holidays at the Florence Griswold Museum with over 200 painted palettes on display in the Krieble Galleries, décor and artist trees in the historic house, gift shopping, and numerous special, seasonal events. Holiday Magic 2022 opened at the museum Friday, Nov. 25, and is on show through Dec. 31. Opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about ‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Sunday Morning

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Dr. Michael White and His New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Return to Old Lyme  OLD LYME – During the weekend of Nov. 5 and 6, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme  (FCCOL) will hold a free  “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert on Saturday night followed by a Sacred Jazz Worship  Service on Sunday morning – with both events featuring the return of Dr. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Sunday Morning

Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák in Chester, Sunday

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CHESTER — The third Robbie Collomore Concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House. The Noree Chamber Soloists will present a concert of Schubert, Mozart, and Dvořák. The first piece on the program is Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major. Schubert was only 16 when he composed this quartet. It was first performed by … [Read more...] about Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák in Chester, Sunday

Musical Masterworks Kicks Off 32nd Season With New Artistic Director Tessa Lark, Saturday; Tickets on Sale Now

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OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks opens its 32nd season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme with concerts on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23.  This will be violinist Tessa Lark's inaugural season as Artistic Director and she has planned an exciting program for all the concerts. “I have found there has always been a beautiful mixture of new faces amongst … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Kicks Off 32nd Season With New Artistic Director Tessa Lark, Saturday; Tickets on Sale Now

Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy

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OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts invites community members to a Tea & Talk with Judy Cotton as she shares her first book Swimming Home: A Memoir.  This free event will take place at de Gerenday's Fine Art Materials and Curiosities located on the campus of the Academy at 84 Lyme St. (South Entrance) in Old Lyme. Cotton will read … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy

‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday

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OLD LYME -- Since 2009 over 175,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting at least two dozen faerie-sized installations across the Museum’s campus on a perfect autumn day, and this year will be no exception. This year’s theme is Twinkle Point, an amusement park tailored for fairy folk. Artists and faerie aficionados … [Read more...] about ‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday

Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome

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OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds hosts a Closing Reception for its 2022 Summer Sculpture Showcase. All are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of live music, light refreshments and great company.The event will feature a live performance by Brad Bensko & Kat Parks.Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome

Old Lyme Artist Catherine Christiano Presents First Solo Show at Lyman Allyn Museum

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NEW LONDON – UPDATED 9/17 with more photos: The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Album of Flowers | Interesting Times by Old Lyme resident and artist Catherine Christiano, which is on view through Nov. 6.  The centerpiece of Christiano’s first solo museum exhibition is a series of large paintings that chronicle a year. Each of the month’s panels juxtapose … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Artist Catherine Christiano Presents First Solo Show at Lyman Allyn Museum

Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program

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OLD LYME -- Beginning this month, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will offer a Young Masters Afterschool Program for students ages 12 and up.  Students will be fully immersed in a professional studio environment, working directly with the instructor as they learn the skills necessary to achieve excellence in the fine arts, and their individual artistic goals. Classes focus on … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program

Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director

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OLD LYME -- Mora Rowe, who currently serves as the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director, has announced her intention to step down from the position this month. Consequently, the Academy has launched a search for a Managing Director to oversee the Academy’s finances, facilities, and operations on its nine-acre campus in Old Lyme, C0nn. Rowe contributed to planning the … [Read more...] about Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director

‘Amphora’ Retrospective at Lyme Academy Celebrates 40 Years of Work by Old Lyme Artist Pat Smith

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents Amphora, a retrospective survey of four decades of work of the Old Lyme-based artist Patricia Smith (b.1942). Amphora is both a celebration of the earth and the earliest crafts it bore, and a deeply personal tribute to Smith’s enduring muse. The exhibition will be on view in the Academy’s Sill House Gallery from Aug. 28, … [Read more...] about ‘Amphora’ Retrospective at Lyme Academy Celebrates 40 Years of Work by Old Lyme Artist Pat Smith

Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Shows, ‘Point of View’ & ‘True Blue’

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One of the signature works in 'Point of View' is 'Good Night' (above) in oil by Elected Artist Christopher Zhang. The show is currently on view at the Lyme Art Association.OLD LYME -- On Friday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., Lyme Art Association (LAA) will host an Opening Reception for two new shows, which opened Aug. 12. All are welcome. The first is Point of View, the 101st … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Shows, ‘Point of View’ & ‘True Blue’