Director Christopher Nolan has broken ground by applying his style of non-linear storytelling to biopics, which tend to be predictable Oscar-bait consisting of exceptional costumes, set design, and performances that attempt to master said protagonist’s quirks. With that said, expect to have difficulty following along, but your first impressions will be strong enough to inspire … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Oppenheimer’ is a “Must See That Will Age Exceptionally”
Arts
‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert
OLD LYME -- Hundreds gathered last night on the lawns of the Florence Griswold Museum for the traditional kickoff concert for this year's Midsummer Festival. The Savage Brothers’ band played “funkin’, rockin’, and rhythm” music, which delighted the large crowd ... ... and spurred numerous audience members of all ages to stand up and dance. The weather was … [Read more...] about ‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert
‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 29, the newly-established Lyme Artisans Guild will kick off its rejuvenation of a shoreline artisan tradition at Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. Beatrice Hoffman—wool dyer, photographer, weaver, mosaicist, enameler, and wife of local painter Harry Hoffman—led the founding of the Guild in the early 1930s. While Old Lyme has long been known as … [Read more...] about ‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration is now open for the third season of Lymes Creative Arts, a summer arts program for teens residing in Lyme and Old Lyme. The 2023 season includes seven new offerings including filmmaking, photography, and ceramic mosaic-making, as well as returning favorites such as outdoor art studio and jewelry making. The initiative is produced and … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
OLD LYME -- Now in its eighth year, the Showcases have featured the selected sculptural works of over 100 acclaimed artists, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their sculpture in an outdoor environment specifically designed to nurture the creative arts. The annual exhibitions have drawn a total of over 7000 viewers to the 4.5-acre sculpture garden located on … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – On Saturday, May 27, the interior of Gillette Castle re-opened to visitors after completion of a half-million-dollar project to restore its surrounding terrace. Most Connecticut state park buildings, museums, nature centers and other enclosed structures are expected to open during the Memorial Day weekend. Through Sept. 4, the century-old … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a new exhibition, Cirque De La Vie, featuring the work of influential American artist Bo Bartlett. The recipient of numerous awards and international recognition for his paintings and films, Bartlett's work has been celebrated for its ability to elevate the trivialities of everyday life to major proportions and bring its … [Read more...] about Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The public is invited to view a photography exhibit by Fred Verillo titled, "Out of the City, Down to the Sea," which is currently on display in the Griswold Gallery at Saint Ann’s through June 25. The show is open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Verillo describes his artistry in … [Read more...] about Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two exciting exhibitions this month, which continue through June 15. The first is the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition and the second, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show. Showcasing a range of representational art, the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition features work from the accomplished artists elected to the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
Old Lyme’s ‘Cooley Gallery’ Hosts Show Featuring ‘Fearless’ Art of Helen Cantrell
OLD LYME – On Friday, May 5, The Cooley Gallery is hosting an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for 'Laying it On,' an exhibition and sale of paintings by Helen Cantrell. “Finally!” says Jeff Cooley. “We were so excited when we saw this group of Helen’s paintings before lockdown. Her use of color and fearless application of paint drew us in immediately. The surfaces are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Cooley Gallery’ Hosts Show Featuring ‘Fearless’ Art of Helen Cantrell
Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
MIDDLETOWN/OLD LYME -- An exhibition by local artist Nancy Peel Gladwell titled “Remains of the Day” is on view through May 10, in the Pegasus Gallery and the Niche at Middlesex Community College (MxCC). Gladwell’s paintings employ traditional modes of representation while contemplating contemporary issues of material consumption, digital and metaphysical … [Read more...] about Exhibition by Old Lyme Artist Nancy Gladwell on View at Middlesex Community College
Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 3/19: Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing hands-on arts opportunities to Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer The organization is accepting Summer 2023 programming proposals that help teens consider hands-on artmaking as a way to enrich their lives and find fulfillment in artistic … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes guests to its historic galleries to view Four Acts, an exhibition showcasing the diversity of styles created by its talented member artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens: Long & Lean, Abstracted, Off the Press and Stillness: A Still Life. The exhibition opens Friday, … [Read more...] about ‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying
LYME-OLD LYME -- Five Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Abby Patana deserves special recognition for receiving a Gold Key for her portfolio, Enveloped in Gold. She also earned a scholarship offer from the University of Hartford Art School worth $116,000 over four years, and her portfolio will go on to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Wendy Bury as Managing Director. Bury will begin transitioning to her new role on March 1, and will be fully integrated into the Academy’s administration by June. In her new role as Managing Director, Bury will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Academy, as … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director