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Ivoryton Playhouse Cancels Its 2020 Season

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IVORYTON -- (from a press release) On March 18, 2020, The Ivoryton Playhouse planned to open its doors for the start of a whole new season but the universe had other plans. The Playhouse has been closed down by the state and the virus since March 16, and waiting to hear if they may be able to produce a limited season in the summer or fall. Heading into summer with the … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Cancels Its 2020 Season

Reading Uncertainly? “The Cockroach” by Ian McEwan

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Cockroaches have successfully inhabited this earth for more than 300 million years and are like to continue to do so for millions more, so long as it exists. But what about their working relationship with Homo sapiens, we relative newcomers? Ian McEwan, one of my favorite authors, suggests in this political satire that they may well take matters into their own hands (six each) … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? “The Cockroach” by Ian McEwan

Community Music School Announces Online Music Lessons

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CENTERBROOK – Community Music School (CMS) has successfully transitioned all private music lessons to an online platform and now welcomes new students to take advantage of this program. Weekly music lessons can provide a sense of normalcy while at home, and learning a new instrument or picking one back up again can provide a source of joy during these challenging … [Read more...] about Community Music School Announces Online Music Lessons

Register Now for ‘Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K’ to Benefit Connecticut Food Bank

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WALLINGFORD/OLD LYME/LYME — Connecticut Food Bank and JB Sports are teaming up to host a virtual 5K to help feed Connecticut residents struggling with hunger during this critical time. The Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K will run from April 13 through April 19 and is presented by Stop & Shop. Event proceeds will help Connecticut Food Bank as it faces increased … [Read more...] about Register Now for ‘Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K’ to Benefit Connecticut Food Bank

Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo This Afternoon

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DEEP RIVER/ESSEX – Essex Winter Series (EWS) presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, featuring LINÜ, a vibrant and talented guitar duo comprised of Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji, on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River.  Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji are two aspiring young artists searching for new ways to promote classical music. … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo This Afternoon

Fourth Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Takes Place at Ivoryton Playhouse Today

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IVORYTON:  The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the date of its Fourth Annual Women Playwrights Initiative – 4 x 4 in 2020. Over 170 plays from all over the country were submitted to the initiative and the four finalists will be traveling to Ivoryton from Washington State, California, Indiana and Maryland to have their work presented in a series of staged reading on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Takes Place at Ivoryton Playhouse Today

Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8

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ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series (EWS) season continues March 8 with the classical guitar duo, LINÜ, performing at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River. The virtuosic and versatile Gulli Bjornsson and JIJI are aspiring young artists searching for new ways to promote classical music. They have received many accolades for their guitar playing and have backgrounds in … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8

Letter From Paris: France is Embroiled in a Pension Reform Crisis, But Seems to be Doing Fine … or is it?

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Reform of the retirement system was at the core of French President Emmanuel Macron's 2016 campaign. He wanted to simplify the system and make it universal. The reform is so highly sensitive - one might even say explosive - that several prime ministers have fallen in similar attempts (1986, 1995, 2008.) Although close to 60 percent of public opinion is favorable to the reforms, … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: France is Embroiled in a Pension Reform Crisis, But Seems to be Doing Fine … or is it?

State Sen. Needleman Announces Candidacy for Re-election in 33rd District, Includes Lyme

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ESSEX/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced his candidacy yesterday for re-election to the 33rd State Senate District. First elected to his seat in 2018, Senator Needleman represents the town of Lyme along with those of Colchester, Chester, Clinton, Essex, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Portland. “It is an honor … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Candidacy for Re-election in 33rd District, Includes Lyme

Artist Director Mihae Lee Celebrates 10 Years with Essex Winter Series, 2020 Season Opens Today

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DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season marks a milestone for Artistic Director and pianist, Mihae Lee, who celebrates her 10th year of programming for EWS. The 2020 season opens with a concert by Lee joined by esteemed violinist Ani Kavafian and 11 performers who have all been a part of EWS’ Emerging Artists program. The concert takes place Sunday, Jan. 12 at 3 … [Read more...] about Artist Director Mihae Lee Celebrates 10 Years with Essex Winter Series, 2020 Season Opens Today

Remembering the Haiti Earthquake: Join an Interfaith Service This Afternoon, All Welcome

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ESSEX -- Sister Cities Essex Haiti presents an Interfaith Service, Remembering the Haiti Earthquake 10 Years Later, this Sunday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3 Cross St., Essex. This service will celebrate the generous heartedness and hopefulness of all in Haiti and here in the US who have supported Sister Cities Essex Haiti since its founding in … [Read more...] about Remembering the Haiti Earthquake: Join an Interfaith Service This Afternoon, All Welcome

Death Announced of Barbara Woodman Wyden

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Barbara Woodman Wyden, born July 1, 1922 passed away on January 4, 2020, at Davis Nursing Home, Wilmington, N.C. Barbara graduated from Radcliff in 1941. She worked for Newsweek Magazine as editor of International News. Other newspapers that she worked for were the Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles times and then settling down to the New York Times as editor of the women’s … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Woodman Wyden

Celebrate the Season with ‘An Actor’s Carol,’ a Delightful Twist on ‘A Christmas Carol,’ at Ivoryton Through Sunday

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IVORYTON – The Ivoryton Playhouse provides a fresh take on Dickens’s timeless A Christmas Carol with their production of Charles Evered’s An Actor’s Carol, which is on stage currently through Sunday,  Dec. 22. It tells the tale of Hugh Pendleton, an actor drained of artistic passion after having played the character of Scrooge one too many times, which leads to Pendleton … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Season with ‘An Actor’s Carol,’ a Delightful Twist on ‘A Christmas Carol,’ at Ivoryton Through Sunday

Shop & Stroll at 15th Biennial Holiday House Tour in Historic Essex, Dec. 7; Benefits Child & Family Agency

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ESSEX -- The town of Essex opens their homes this December to support Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Essex River Valley Auxiliary of the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT presents a self-guided walking tour through six distinctive houses, beautifully decorated for the holidays in downtown Essex. Visitors can also get a jump … [Read more...] about Shop & Stroll at 15th Biennial Holiday House Tour in Historic Essex, Dec. 7; Benefits Child & Family Agency