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, This Afternoon
Events
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
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
Essex Winter Series Opens With “Romance on the River,” Jan. 13
Opening this 35th anniversary Essex Winter Series season on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School is a unique concert celebration of love by two local couples, each one of whom is an internationally acclaimed artists in his or her own right. In the concert titled, "Romance on the River," soprano Patricia Schuman and bass-baritone David Pittsinger will … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Opens With “Romance on the River,” Jan. 13
Music at the Meetinghouse Series Opens Jan. 20 in East Haddam
The first concert of the Music at the Meetinghouse Winter Series of 2013 at First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at 3 p.m. when the Caroline Doctorow Band from Long Island, N.Y. will perform. Caroline and "The Steamrollers," a violinist, bassist, and guitarist, enchant and entertain with music reminiscent of 60's … [Read more...] about Music at the Meetinghouse Series Opens Jan. 20 in East Haddam
High Hopes Presents Yale Whiffenpoofs Jan. 20
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is pleased to present the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, in concert on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Church of Christ in Old Saybrook. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today the … [Read more...] about High Hopes Presents Yale Whiffenpoofs Jan. 20
Exhibition of Miniatures at Cooley Gallery Runs Through Jan. 12
The always-popular annual holiday exhibition All Paintings Great and Small featuring historic and contemporary works of art 12" in size or smaller is on display at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme through Jan. 12, 2013. For many in the area this annual exhibition, in its 24th year, has become an unspoken kick-off to the holiday season. Over 60 artists from around New England, … [Read more...] about Exhibition of Miniatures at Cooley Gallery Runs Through Jan. 12