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Old Lyme Town Band Brings Free Outdoor Concert to FloGris, June 14

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy an afternoon of community music celebrating America 250.

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Make Music Old Lyme Returns June 21 with Stroll, Pickin’ Party and More

The live music stroll along Lyme Street features more than a dozen performers, a new Pickin’ Party and activities for the kids.

Artist holds an iced coffee while standing in front of a brick building with cars parked in front of it.
Folk Singer Anna May to Bring Meditative Tunes to Old Lyme Library, June 10

The set list offers a reflective evening of acoustic, Americana-tinged sound on the library’s outdoor patio.

Lyme Art Association to Host Inaugural ‘Swing for Art’ Pickleball Fundraiser, June 7

Players of varying skill levels are invited to compete in a pickleball tournament benefiting exhibitions, education programs and the historic Old Lyme gallery.

Entrance to the Lyme Art Association under a blue sky.
Lyme Art Association Marks America 250 with Focus on Connecticut, June 5-July 17

The opening reception for two of the exhibitions, including "A Connecticut History," will be held Saturday, June 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Connecticut Early Music Festival Spans Centuries of Music Across Multiple Towns

The festival runs June 6–21 with six concerts across southeastern Connecticut, including Old Lyme, with music from medieval to modern eras.

I-Park to Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day With Art, Music and Guided Hikes, June 6

I-Park will mark the statewide celebration with guided hikes, live Celtic music, art installations, crafts and pollinator garden programming in East Haddam.

LYSB Celebrates 40 Years of Student Creativity With Annual Youth Art Show Through May 31

More than 150 Lyme-Old Lyme students in grades K-12 will showcase their artwork at the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau. An opening reception takes place Thursday afternoon.

Ellsbeth Dowd laughs with a raffle winner receiving her prize.
Lyme Art Association Spring Soiree Draws Crowd for Evening of Art and Celebration

About 100 guests gathered at the Lyme Art Association Spring Soiree to support the historic gallery rooted in the famed Lyme Art Colony.

Hirai stands with arms outstretched in front of a fireplace.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, April 30-May 3

Take in a show from the living room of an eccentric castle, embark on a rugged ramble through a Lyme preserve or learn life-saving skills from EMS volunteers.