Arts

From Rembrandt the Dog to LEGO Towers, Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Delivers a Day of Art-Inspired Fun

The celebration highlighted Old Lyme’s creative roots with art, LEGO challenges, a classic car show honoring Phil Parcak, live performances and hands-on environmental activities.

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School Student Thomas Kelly Wins First Place in Shoreline Arts Alliance Celebration of the Arts

Thomas Kelly is awarded a $1,000 scholarship for winning First Place for his dance performance.

Four band members play outside the senior center side porch.
This Week’s Lineup: Two Free Summer Concerts Bring Doo Wop and Polka to Old Lyme, July 23

Two venues, two bands and one summer evening of free live music await concertgoers in Old Lyme this Thursday.

Dan Stevens brings ‘Blues 101’ to the Old Lyme Library, July 29

Blues musician Dan Stevens explores the history of the blues in a multi-media presentation.

The Movie Man: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is worth the wait

Christopher Nolan's epic delivers memorable performances and breathtaking practical effects, making it well worth seeing in IMAX.

Booths are seen on the grounds in front of the Florence Griswold Museum.
Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Returns July 25-26 With Fireworks, Music, Art, Cars and Community

The annual tradition kicks off with a free riverfront concert and continues with a full day of art, music, family activities, a classic car show, exhibitions, fireworks and more.

Artist with guitar sits on antique car running board.
Singer-Songwriter Jim Lampos to Perform at Nightingale’s Acoustic Café in Old Lyme, July 18

The nationally-recognized musician will play from his new album and debut several songs in support of the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau.

People sit under and around blue and white beach umbrellas on yellow-hued sand in front of blue water.
Summer Art Exhibitions Open July 24 at Lyme Art Association

Visitors can explore three exhibitions, meet artists at an Aug. 1 reception and view works ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction through Sept. 11.

At Lyman Allyn, Street Art Meets History in Two Summer Exhibitions

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum exhibitions pair contemporary responses to historical artifacts with a three-decade survey of Shepard Fairey’s influential street art.

Moon-Inspired Exhibit by Old Lyme Artist on Display in New London Through July

At the Custom House Maritime Museum, "Moon Song" uses the pull of the moon, sea and memory to transform a 1923 poem into tactile artwork.