OLD SAYBROOK — On Wednesday, April 16, State Sen. Martha Marx, D-New London, State Sen. Norm Needleman, D-Essex and State Rep. Devin Carney, R-Old Lyme will hold a Community Forum focused on Lyme, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. The event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Estuary Center, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. All are welcome. … [Read more...] about Marx, Needleman, Carney to Hold Community Forum in Old Saybrook, Tomorrow
Events
‘Art Meets Elegance’ at Lyme Art Association Signature Spring Fundraiser, May 3; Admission AND Raffle Tickets on Sale Now
OLD LYME — 4/14 UPDATE: Basket Raffle tickets are now on sale. Visit this link to purchase tickets in advance of the event. Raffle tickets can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at the event or at Lyme Art Association (LAA) starting April 11, or purchased at LAA. Tickets are one for $10, three for $20, or ten for $50. Baskets are currently on display at the LAA. The … [Read more...] about ‘Art Meets Elegance’ at Lyme Art Association Signature Spring Fundraiser, May 3; Admission AND Raffle Tickets on Sale Now
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team to Host Pickleball Tournament, April 27; Community Participants Welcome
OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) track and field teams will host a pickleball tournament on Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cross Lane Park. There is space for up to 32 teams of two members, according to a press release. The event is open to the community. Matches will follow USA Pickleball rules and be played up to 15 points. To win, a team must lead … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team to Host Pickleball Tournament, April 27; Community Participants Welcome
Musical Masterworks to Close Out Season in Old Lyme with Renowned Trumpeter Caleb Hudson, April 26 & 27
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks will close out its 34th season in April with renowned trumpeter Caleb Hudson’s return to the stage at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The concerts will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. The chamber music organization in a press release said Hudson will lead his new ensemble, Triple … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks to Close Out Season in Old Lyme with Renowned Trumpeter Caleb Hudson, April 26 & 27
Essex Winter Series Presents Free, Family-Friendly ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ April 27
ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series welcomes Orchestra New England on Sunday, April 27, for a performance of “The Carnival of Animals.” The 2 p.m. performance will be held in the Valley Regional High School auditorium, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River. Outer doors open at 1:30 pm; Auditorium doors open at 1:45 pm. The organization in a press release described the … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents Free, Family-Friendly ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ April 27
Popular Old Lyme Library Fundraiser Returns May 17 as ‘Bookworm Bash,’ Tickets on Sale Now
OLD LYME — After a multi-year hiatus, the premier party in support of the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will return May 17 as 'The Bookworm Bash.' Attendees at the event, to be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the library, are invited to dress up as their favorite author or book character -- or just to dress up. There will be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and … [Read more...] about Popular Old Lyme Library Fundraiser Returns May 17 as ‘Bookworm Bash,’ Tickets on Sale Now
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 26
OLD LYME – The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will host an afternoon of fun and discovery at its annual Family Day on Saturday, April 26. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 100 Lyme St. Activities include science experiments, nature building, games, crafts, and plein-air painting along the Lieutenant River. Local band Sunny Train will … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 26
Con Brio to Hold Gala Farewell Concerts in Old Lyme to Honor Founding, Associate Directors
OLD LYME – The Con Brio Choral Society will honor the retirement of its music director and associate music director with a pair of concerts this month. The farewell concerts will bring together the Con Brio Festival Orchestra and Con Brio Chorus at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old … [Read more...] about Con Brio to Hold Gala Farewell Concerts in Old Lyme to Honor Founding, Associate Directors
Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra, Chorus to Perform Free Concert of Faure’s ‘Requiem’
NORWICH – On Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus will perform Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and other works at a free concert in the Cathedral of St. Patrick. The orchestra will be conducted by music director Toshiyuki Shimada and the chorus by director Daniel McDavitt, according to a press … [Read more...] about Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra, Chorus to Perform Free Concert of Faure’s ‘Requiem’
Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme, May 18
OLD LYME – The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education will hold its Annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), 2 Ferry Rd. The authentic Haitian dinner will be catered by ‘Mommy’s Delicious Food’ in Norwich. Becky Crosby will offer a Powerpoint presentation sharing the ongoing … [Read more...] about Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme, May 18
‘Deck the Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 4
The Lyme Art Association’s festive art exhibition, the annual Deck the Walls holiday show, is on view through Jan. 4, 2019. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. The opening reception on Friday, Nov. 30, from 5-7 pm, is free to the public and will feature live music. All painting purchases from 5 … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through Jan. 4
Make ‘n’ Take Unique Valentine Cards at The Hammered Edge, Feb. 7
The Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery in Ivoryton is hosting an afternoon of fun and creativity on Saturday, Feb. 7, at a Valentine's Make & Take Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. Make your own precious handmade greetings with area artist/designer Lisa Fatone. Participants are welcome to bring along sentimental embellishments to give the cards a special … [Read more...] about Make ‘n’ Take Unique Valentine Cards at The Hammered Edge, Feb. 7
All Singers Welcome for SummerSing of Lauridsen’s ‘Lux Aeterna’
Enjoy an evening of singing next Monday, June 24, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Old Saybrook at the season's second of six SummerSings co-sponsored by Cappella Cantorum and the Con Brio Choral Society. Mark Singleton of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus will lead the group in an informal read-through of "Lux Aeterna" by Morten Lauridsen, beginning with registration … [Read more...] about All Singers Welcome for SummerSing of Lauridsen’s ‘Lux Aeterna’
‘Friends of Lyme Library’ Group to Form, Inaugural Meeting Tonight
A Friends of the Lyme Public Library group is being formed under the leadership of Janis Witkins, a library board member. The group will hold its first meeting this evening at 7 p.m. at the library on Hamburg Rd. All are welcome. The group is intended to support the library's activities and foster ties between the library and the community. Group members will work closely … [Read more...] about ‘Friends of Lyme Library’ Group to Form, Inaugural Meeting Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Hosts Open House for Prospective Students, March 1
On Friday, March 1, Lyme-Old Lyme High School will welcome prospective students who do not currently attend a Region 18 school and their parents to preview the Lyme-Old Lyme High School if they are considering enrolling here for the fall of 2013. The School Counselors and Administration will be available to provide an overview of the school, its curriculum and student … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Hosts Open House for Prospective Students, March 1