LYME—On Saturday, May 3, the Lyme Grange will host an expert-led seminar and question-and-answer session on raising backyard chickens. Poultry expert Sarah McEachern of Poulin Grain, a producer of animal-nutrition products, will lead the session from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Grange headquarters, 2 Sterling City Rd. Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe in a press release … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers
Events
SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
On Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts acclaimed scholar of international politics Monica Duffy Toft at the Essex Yacht Club for a talk titled “Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy.” Toft is Academic Dean and Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center has announced the return of the Homes for the Holidays Tour – and they’re looking for homeowners on or near Lyme Street who are willing to open their beautifully decorated, holiday-themed homes to visitors. The popular fundraiser will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from mid-morning through early afternoon. OLCLC Board of … [Read more...] about Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
A Few Tickets Still Available for Lyme Art Association’s Signature Spring Fundraiser
OLD LYME —The Lyme Art Association promises an evening of fine art, music, and cultured camaraderie at its Sea & Sky Soirée on Saturday, May 3. Described in a press release as the place where “art meets elegance,” the signature spring fundraiser includes live jazz, hors d’oeuvres from Flanders Fish Market, a silent auction showcasing works of art, and a raffle of … [Read more...] about A Few Tickets Still Available for Lyme Art Association’s Signature Spring Fundraiser
Old Lyme Town Band Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Community Concert, April 26
OLD LYME —The Old Lyme Town Band (OLTB) sounds off its 50th anniversary season with a free gala concert in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme High School on Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. it was Michele Smith Dickey of Old Lyme—a member of the current band—who conceived the idea of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Community Concert, April 26
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’
‘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