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Cappella Cantorum Presents Christmas Concert This Afternoon at Valley Regional HS

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DEEP RIVER -- Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus begins its 50th anniversary year with the performance of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. Professional soloists and orchestra will join the chorus. Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera and First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Christmas Concert This Afternoon at Valley Regional HS

Enjoy ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival Today in Chester

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CHESTER -- The blues-rock power trio, Jake Kulak and the LowDown just won the “Battle of the Bands” $10,000 grand prize, sponsored by the Foxwood Resort Casino. The band has been wowing audiences all over the state. They have also won the CT Blues Society Band Challenge, they were voted Best Blues Band in the CTNOW’s Best of Hartford Reader’s Poll and they were nominated as … [Read more...] about Enjoy ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival Today in Chester

Famed Deep River Ancient Muster Takes Place Today

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DEEP RIVER -- The largest gathering of Fife and Drum Corps is upon us. The annual Deep River Ancient Muster (DRAM) is the third weekend of July at Devitt’s field in Deep River Center. This year the DRAM has been designated as the United States National Muster! The event consists of a “tattoo” on Friday evening at 7 p.m., which showcases selected corps. The tattoo featured … [Read more...] about Famed Deep River Ancient Muster Takes Place Today

Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization

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Special to LymeLine.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization Forum at Old Saybrook Middle School on Thursday, April 11. The event was hosted by Rep. Devin Carney, (R-23rd), with Senators Paul Formica, (R-20th), and Norm Needleman, (D-33rd). While the two parties differ on Connecticut road tolls, all three local officials said they are against … [Read more...] about Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization

Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ to be Performed This Afternoon by Cappella Cantorum

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This spring brings a treat to area concert-goers: Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera will direct the chorus and professional soloists and orchestra. Audiences will enjoy Mendelssohn’s lyricism and use of orchestral … [Read more...] about Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ to be Performed This Afternoon by Cappella Cantorum

Essex Winter Series’ Presents ‘Chanticleer’ This Afternoon in Old Saybrook

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Essex Winter Series' presents Chanticleer, the Grammy Award-Winning ensemble dubbed an orchestra of voices, on Sunday, April 7 at 3 pm at Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. They are celebrating the ensemble’s 40th anniversary with the program, Then and There Here and Now, which contains music by some of Chanticleer’s favorite composers. From … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series’ Presents ‘Chanticleer’ This Afternoon in Old Saybrook

Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan, Public Hearing Today on Another Proposal on Same Subject

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Yesterday State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) proposed a new plan for school regionalization. His proposal would create legislation tailored to help school districts and municipalities cooperate to share services and resources on their own terms, in contrast to recent legislation that would mandate school changes. Needleman appeared with East Haddam Selectman Robert Smith, … [Read more...] about Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan, Public Hearing Today on Another Proposal on Same Subject

Puccini, Saint-Saens Featured at Cappella Cantorum Concert This Afternoon

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Bring in the spirit of the holiday season by attending Cappella Cantorum’s Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, One Winthrop Road, Deep River. Cappella’s Masterworks Chorus will perform Puccini’s “Messa Di Gloria” and Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio,” two glorious works from the late 1800s. Featured soloists will be soprano Abigail … [Read more...] about Puccini, Saint-Saens Featured at Cappella Cantorum Concert This Afternoon

State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades

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After years of planning and local town coordination, the Valley Shore Emergency Communications received critical state funding to upgrade emergency communications for numerous towns in the region. Valley Shore Emergency Communications serves the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme along with Chester, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, and … [Read more...] about State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades

Democratic Candidates Come to Town: Old Lyme Forum Offers Opportunity to State Positions, Take Questions

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Around 100 residents of Lyme, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook turned out at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Monday night for a Democratic Candidate Forum arranged by the Democratic Town Committees of the three area municipalities.  Local residents heard from and were able to ask questions directly of: Ned Lamont, candidate for governor (pictured above); Denise Merrill, … [Read more...] about Democratic Candidates Come to Town: Old Lyme Forum Offers Opportunity to State Positions, Take Questions

Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ This Afternoon with Pittsinger, Cheney, Callinan as Soloists

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AREAWIDE -- Celebrate Earth Day and the creation of this beautiful planet by attending Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus' performance of Franz Joseph Haydn's "Creation" on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt will lead the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra. Soloists will be internationally known bass … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ This Afternoon with Pittsinger, Cheney, Callinan as Soloists

Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27

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Community Music School’s (CMS) largest annual fundraiser is the CMS Gala and this year the organization is  celebrating its 35th anniversary with For the Love of Music! The event takes place on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Deep River at The Lace Factory and includes fabulous musical entertainment provided by CMS faculty and students. Enjoy cocktail jazz and an exquisite … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27

Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22

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Celebrate Earth Day and the creation of this beautiful planet by attending Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus' performance of Franz Joseph Haydn's "Creation" on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt will lead the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra. Soloists will be internationally known Bass David … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22

Acclaimed Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger Performs This Afternoon at Essex Winter Series

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Essex Winter Series artistic director Mihae Lee welcomes the return of bass-baritone David Pittsinger to the series with pianist Simon Holt on Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 John Winthrop Middle School Drive, Deep River. Pittsinger is internationally renowned for his magnificent voice and dramatic performances. His first Essex Winter Series … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Bass-Baritone David Pittsinger Performs This Afternoon at Essex Winter Series

Cappella Hosts Spring Concert Featuring Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22

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Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus will present their spring concert, Sunday, April 22. The concert will feature Haydn’s masterpiece, “The Creation,” that includes the well-known "The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God." It will be performed with professional soloists and orchestra with Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera directing. For more information visit … [Read more...] about Cappella Hosts Spring Concert Featuring Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22