Is the far right forging ahead in Europe? The political landscape of the European Union (EU) has shifted somewhat to the right during the past few months. At the core of this trend is the fear of losing one's identity following the recent surge of migrants. Angela Merkel's decision in 2015 to open wide Germany's borders - and hence Europe's - has had a lasting impact. Max … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: The State of the Continent – A Snapshot of European Politics
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‘Overabove,’ Co-founded by Old Lyme’s Visgilio, Expands with Opening of West Coast Office
ESSEX – Overabove, a strategic marketing and communications firm based in Essex, Conn., has expanded its business footprint and enhanced its offerings with the opening of a Los Angeles office. The firm’s new office is located in Manhattan Beach on the Manhattan Beach Studios’ Media Campus – a facility where media arts, studio production, new technology and ideas … [Read more...] about ‘Overabove,’ Co-founded by Old Lyme’s Visgilio, Expands with Opening of West Coast Office
Old Lyme’s DeMeo is One of ‘Five Women Painting,’ Opening Reception, Friday
The ninth annual Five Women Painting show Oct. 6 through 9 at the Essex Art Association Gallery features a large selection of new works by Pam Carlson, Rosemary Cotnoir, Claudia Van Nes, Kathleen DeMeo and Janet Rayner. The gala opening party is Friday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 8 p. m when a selection of wines, homemade appetizers and desserts will be offered and all five artists … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s DeMeo is One of ‘Five Women Painting,’ Opening Reception, Friday
Award-Winning Photographer Presents ‘Tools of Travel Photography’ at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
The guest speaker at next Monday's (Oct. 2) meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be award-winning photographer/videographer David H. Wells, who will give a presentation titled, "The Tools of Travel Photography." The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. Wells uses whichever … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Photographer Presents ‘Tools of Travel Photography’ at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
Essex Steam Train Offers ‘Three B’s’ (Beer, Bratwurst, Beautiful fall foliage) Cruise, Thursday
It’s the "Three B" cruise! Beer, Bratwurst, and Beautiful fall foliage on the Connecticut River. A great night is in store for you from the minute you smell the brats sizzling on the grill to the last sip of beer as you glide into dock after the last rays of a stunning sunset. This unique evening on Thursday, Oct. 5 runs from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Arrive 5:15 p.m. in Essex for … [Read more...] about Essex Steam Train Offers ‘Three B’s’ (Beer, Bratwurst, Beautiful fall foliage) Cruise, Thursday
‘Bikes for Kids’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Bike Ride Today, Choice of Four Rides
'Bikes for Kids' is holding its 2nd Annual Charity Ride on Sunday, Oct. 1. The charity which was founded by Chuck Graeb is now run by retired Lyme-Old Lyme Schools teacher Dave Fowler. Bikes For Kids is a Connecticut based non-profit organization founded in 1989 that brings smiles to children one bike at a time. Volunteers collect, repair, and safety test donated used … [Read more...] about ‘Bikes for Kids’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Bike Ride Today, Choice of Four Rides
‘I Hate Musicals: The Musical’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
Simpsons’ television writer and producer Mike Reiss is back in Ivoryton with his hilarious world premiere of I Hate Musicals: The Musical. It's the story of a cranky comedy writer trapped in the rubble of an LA earthquake. His life is playing out before his eyes in the form of a musical -- and he hates musicals ... With numbers sung by everyone from Sigmund Freud and Satan, … [Read more...] about ‘I Hate Musicals: The Musical’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
Final Day Today of Community Music School’s Free Preview Week
Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Rd. in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to visit during Free Preview Week Sept. 11 through 15. Children and adults can tour the School’s studios, meet teachers and staff, enjoy a free preview lesson, and learn about a vast array of programs for all ages including private and group lessons, … [Read more...] about Final Day Today of Community Music School’s Free Preview Week
Join CT River Museum Tonight for a ‘Taste of The Netherlands’
On Saturday, Sept. 9, experience The Netherlands as the Connecticut River Museum hosts a night to support The Onrust Project. Enjoy Dutch culture with samples of traditional food and drinks. There will also be classic Dutch tavern games, music, and a cannon demonstration – all from the Museum’s beautiful north deck overlooking the Connecticut River. The Onrust is a … [Read more...] about Join CT River Museum Tonight for a ‘Taste of The Netherlands’
Final Days to See ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
Put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready for Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, which plays through Sept. 3, at Ivoryton Playhouse. The year is 1979 and in Brooklyn, New York, Tony Manero, a young man with a dead-end job and an extraordinary ability to dance, has only one ambition in life ... to become the disco king. When he meets … [Read more...] about Final Days to See ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
Let’s Roar On! Free Concert Tonight in Centerbrook Benefits ‘Soft Foot Alliance’
CENTERBROOK -- On Sunday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., join Ivoryton Playhouse favorite Michael McDermott and his talented group of musicians at a free concert to raise awareness and funds for The Soft Foot Alliance. The evening will be filled with songs of hope and promise – from “Fields of Gold” to “Here Comes the Sun”; from Celtic culture and heritage through American folk traditions … [Read more...] about Let’s Roar On! Free Concert Tonight in Centerbrook Benefits ‘Soft Foot Alliance’
Big Band Event at Brewers Essex Island Marina Today Benefits Local Charities
ESSEX -- Saxophonist and band leader Bob Hughes is inspired by views of the Connecticut River at Brewers Essex Island Marina, where he and his 16-piece orchestra, “The Bob Hughes Big Band,” are scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. Billed as an “Island Swing,” the fundraising event is sponsored by the Essex Council of the Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of … [Read more...] about Big Band Event at Brewers Essex Island Marina Today Benefits Local Charities
Cappella Cantorum Presents Men’s Chorus Concert Today in Centerbrook
CENTERBROOK -- Cappella Cantorum will present the final Men’s Chorus Concert of this season, Sunday, July 9, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main St., Centerbrook,. The Chorus will present an extraordinary afternoon of great male choral music under the direction of Barry B. Asch with accompanist Deborah Lyon. This performance will be followed by a … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Men’s Chorus Concert Today in Centerbrook
See Heartwrenching ‘West Side Story’ at Ivoryton Playhouse Through July 30
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City in the breathtaking musical, West Side Story, which opened at the Ivoryton Playhouse July 5. With book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the original 1957 Broadway production ran for over 700 performances before going on tour, and garnered six Tony … [Read more...] about See Heartwrenching ‘West Side Story’ at Ivoryton Playhouse Through July 30
Learn About the Private Life of an Unloved Bird This Evening at CT River Museum
The Connecticut River Museum in Essex presents, "Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird," with author Katie Fallon this evening, Thursday, June 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join Fallon, author of this fascinating book about vultures, for a reading, book signing, and discussion of the essential roles that vultures play in healthy ecosystems. This event is free to … [Read more...] about Learn About the Private Life of an Unloved Bird This Evening at CT River Museum