The death of Rev. Msgr. Thomas Bride, the former pastor of Christ the King Church in Old Lyme, has been announced. Monsignor Bride was pastor at Christ the King from 2007 to 2014. A Vigil for the Deceased with Reception at the Church will take place today, Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. at Christ the King, and his body will lie in state until 7 p.m. this evening, when a Parish … [Read more...] about Death of Christ The King Former Pastor Announced; Burial Mass Today
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Mamma Mia! Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Runs Through July 28
IVORYTON – The Ivoryton Playhouse has been transformed from an historic New England theatre to a Mediterranean island, filled with the music universally loved for over 40 years! Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. Set on a Greek island paradise, the story-telling … [Read more...] about Mamma Mia! Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Runs Through July 28
Op-Ed: What’s Happening With Halls Road? Looking Back, Looking Forward, a Personal View of the Project
Editor's Note: We felt it would be helpful to our readers to provide some context to Saturday's Open House on the future of Halls Road and the important discussions it involves about the future of Old Lyme. While we were working on an article, Mark Terwilliger submitted his own thoughts on the project. We are publishing his piece here and will now publish our own later in the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: What’s Happening With Halls Road? Looking Back, Looking Forward, a Personal View of the Project
Talking Transportation: Why the Scorn for Bus Riders?
Why do many people have such scorn for those who take the bus? Forty-one million trips are taken on 12,000 public buses each year in Connecticut in communities across the state (not counting school buses.) Yet, those riders are regarded as losers, not by the transit operators, but by those who drive by car. When Southington was recently considering restoring bus service for … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Why the Scorn for Bus Riders?
Two Lyme-Old Lyme Organizations Combine Their Talents to Build a Beautiful Butterfly Garden
A wonderful example of community cooperation took place in Old Lyme last Saturday, which generated not only a great deal of fun and camaraderie at the time, but also a beautiful garden for the future. It all began with the Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club (LOLJWC)'s multi-year campaign to raise funds for new playground equipment at Cross Lane Park, which came to fruition … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme Organizations Combine Their Talents to Build a Beautiful Butterfly Garden
Gainor Davis Appointed to Lead Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Starting July 1
The Connecticut River Museum, on the waterfront in Essex, Conn., has announced the selection of Gainor Davis as the new Executive Director. Chosen after a nationwide search, Ms. Davis will assume the duties of Executive Director on July 10, 2019. Davis currently serves as the Executive Director of the Historical Society of Carroll County in Westminster, Md., a museum which she … [Read more...] about Gainor Davis Appointed to Lead Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Starting July 1
Everyone Loves a Parade! Memories of Memorial Day 2019
It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday in Old Lyme and our wonderful town hosted yet another parade filled not only with mirth and merriment, but also pride and patriotism. Huge thanks to our fantastic photographers, Troy Clark, Michele Dickey, and Mary Jo Nosal. The Lyme-Old Lyme High School band, under the direction of Mr. Jay Wilson, leads off the … [Read more...] about Everyone Loves a Parade! Memories of Memorial Day 2019
The Movie Man: ‘Game of Thrones’ Has Ended — What Did YOU Think of the Finale? And Will You Sign the Petition??
“What is dead may never die.” In spring of 2011 I saw advertisements for an upcoming fantasy show on IMDb, Game of Thrones. I did not pay much attention to it, but it did not take long for me to see its effect on everybody else. It became a phenomenon. Two years later, South Park aired an episode parodying the affairs of Westeros with the imminent Black Friday as retail’s … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Game of Thrones’ Has Ended — What Did YOU Think of the Finale? And Will You Sign the Petition??
Where Art Meets Nature: I-Park Hosts Free, Open Studios Event Today
The public is invited to visit I-Park for its first Open Studios of the 2019 season. Guests will be able to meet six of the seven resident artists on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. I-Park is located at 428 Hopyard Rd. in East Haddam, which adjoins the Devil’s Hopyard State Park. The facility is generally closed to visitors to give the artists undisturbed time to work on their … [Read more...] about Where Art Meets Nature: I-Park Hosts Free, Open Studios Event Today
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Elastic’ by Leonard Mlodinow
This author writes, “ Today we consume, on average, a staggering 100,000 words of new information each day from various media, . . . a tidal wave of data . . . an unprecedented torrent of chaos . . . . “ It is his exploration of how human minds work when confronted with incessant and confusing change. He challenges us to consider new ways of thinking, ways to use our brains, … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Elastic’ by Leonard Mlodinow
A la Carte: Thinking Delicious Dessert? How About Date Walnut Bread with Buttermilk Sorbet?
This is a difficult time of year for me when I bake. I want fresh rhubarb, strawberries and blueberries (although the last I usually buy frozen because I don’t care for fat, cultivated blurriest, preferring Wyman’s frozen wild blueberries). With no fresh fruit, I made two lemon loaf cakes from Ina Garten’s recipe. I took the cakes to meetings and they were eaten in no time. … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Thinking Delicious Dessert? How About Date Walnut Bread with Buttermilk Sorbet?
Child & Family’s 65th Annual Sale is May 2-4 in Waterford
The Lyme/Old Lyme Auxiliary of Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut has scheduled its Intake for donations to the Agency’s 65th Annual Sale. Donations will be accepted ONE DAY ONLY, on Tuesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, in the Sheffield Auditorium on Ferry Road. Note that this will be the only day to … [Read more...] about Child & Family’s 65th Annual Sale is May 2-4 in Waterford
Duck River Garden Club Speaker Presents ‘Foolproof Hydrangeas’ Tonight in Old Lyme, All Welcome
Duck River Garden Club hosts its next program and meeting, Monday, April 22, at Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. Lorraine Ballato will present 'Foolproof Hydrangeas,' in which she will discuss all aspects of caring for these wonderful plants and the new species hitting the market. From 18" container-size shrubs to eight-foot explosions of color, there's a hydrangea for … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Speaker Presents ‘Foolproof Hydrangeas’ Tonight in Old Lyme, All Welcome
Shoreline Arts Alliance Now Accepting Applications for ‘Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent’
Shoreline Arts Alliance announces the opening of applications for the 39th annual Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent. This program is open to juniors and seniors residing within Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 24 town region and who want to pursue an education in the arts. Applicants can apply in seven different categories of study. The winner in each category will receive a $1,000 … [Read more...] about Shoreline Arts Alliance Now Accepting Applications for ‘Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent’
Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ to be Performed This Afternoon by Cappella Cantorum
This spring brings a treat to area concert-goers: Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera will direct the chorus and professional soloists and orchestra. Audiences will enjoy Mendelssohn’s lyricism and use of orchestral … [Read more...] about Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ to be Performed This Afternoon by Cappella Cantorum