Coincidence or not ? The prestigious French literary Prix Goncourt came out came just a few weeks before the election of 31-year-old Sebastian Kurtz as chancellor of Austria. Many would say that election marked another step by the European Union along the road toward nationalism. The topic of the novel is the Anschluss. With devastating sarcasm the author, Eric … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Book That Wins France’s Top Literary Prize Raises Chilling Questions About WWII History
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Letter From Paris: Book That Wins France’s Top Literary Prize Raises Chilling Questions About WWII History
Coincidence or not ? The prestigious French literary Prix Goncourt came out came just a few weeks before the election of 31-year-old Sebastian Kurtz as chancellor of Austria. Many would say that election marked another step by the European Union along the road toward nationalism. The topic of the novel is the Anschluss. With devastating sarcasm the author, Eric … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Book That Wins France’s Top Literary Prize Raises Chilling Questions About WWII History
Second Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Opens Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, March 2-3
The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the dates of its Second Annual Women Playwrights Initiative - Passion, Power and Prose 2018. The Initiative provides a safe, nurturing environment for the development of new, one-act plays by and about women and the issues that shape their live, including a week of intensive rehearsal with the playwrights, directors, and actors. The … [Read more...] about Second Annual Festival of Women’s Plays Opens Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, March 2-3
Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
Yesterday, Essex First Selectman and successful businessman Norm Needleman announced his campaign as a Democratic candidate for the 33rd State Senate District, promising to use his business and small town leadership experience to bring people together to get Connecticut back on track. The seat will be vacant due to the incumbent Senator Art Linares (R) moving out of the … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Winter along the Connecticut River brings many things - including cold winds and grey skies. But the change in seasons also signals a shift in the ecology of New England’s Great River. The osprey, the swallows and the egrets may be gone, but in their place now are mergansers, goldeneyes, and the highlight - bald eagles. These once rare, majestic birds can be seen fishing … [Read more...] about CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Community Music School Hosts Free Preview Week Through Friday
Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Road in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to enjoy a variety of music programming during Free Preview Week scheduled for Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2018. Children and adults are invited to schedule a free 30-minute preview lesson, and sample a vast array of programs for all ages including … [Read more...] about Community Music School Hosts Free Preview Week Through Friday
‘Essex Ed’s Identity Will be Revealed in Today’s Annual Groundhog Day Parade on Main St., Essex
ESSEX -- Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village this afternoon, Sunday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. for one of the most popular parades of the year. “Essex Ed”, a larger-than-life ground hog, will make his annual pilgrimage from Essex Boat Works on Ferry Street up to the top of Main Street leading a parade of antique cars, fife & drum corps, residents, and … [Read more...] about ‘Essex Ed’s Identity Will be Revealed in Today’s Annual Groundhog Day Parade on Main St., Essex
Climb Aboard Essex Steam Train’s ‘Santa Special’ Today
Climb Aboard Essex Steam Train's 'Santa Special,' SaturdayAll aboard the Santa Special for a one-of-a-kind, daytime holiday experience. Make sure you’re camera-ready for that special moment when Santa and Mrs. Claus visit each child! Enjoy the spirit of the season as you relax with family and friends aboard festive railway cars adorned with vintage decorations. • … [Read more...] about Climb Aboard Essex Steam Train’s ‘Santa Special’ Today
Enjoy an ‘Ivoryton Playhouse Christmas Radio Hour’ with David Pittsinger & Friends Tonight
World-renowned artist David Pittsinger will be performing a holiday show on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. An old fashioned Christmas celebration of holiday standards and sacred songs featuring David with his wife, Patricia Schuman and Carly Callahan, Katie Weiser and Charlie Widmer. Set in a 1940s radio station, the show will take you back to … [Read more...] about Enjoy an ‘Ivoryton Playhouse Christmas Radio Hour’ with David Pittsinger & Friends Tonight
Letter From Paris: Deaths of Two Icons Leave a Nation in Mourning
From Les Invalides to the Champs Elysees, intense emotion grips France at the passing of two iconic personalities. Within 24 hours France lost two familiar figures: Jean d'Ormesson, 92, man of letters, and Johnny Hallyday, 74, the popular singer who, for almost 60 years, enthralled millions of fans. The intensity of the emotions was incredible. For a week, politics, wars, … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Deaths of Two Icons Leave a Nation in Mourning
Letter From Paris: A Six-Month Performance Review for Emmanuel Macron
Six months into his mandate, French President Emmanuel Macron has been working at a dizzying pace to fulfill his campaign promises. Hubert Vedrine, former minister of foreign affairs and expert in international and strategic affairs, made the following comment : "Emmanuel Macron immediately embodied the stature of a chief of State. " "The French people are impossible to … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A Six-Month Performance Review for Emmanuel Macron
Child & Family Hosts Essex Holiday House Tour Today
This Saturday, Dec. 9, will highlight a memorable stroll through Essex, one of New England’s most picturesque towns, for its 14th biennial holiday house tour. Created and organized by the Essex Auxiliary of the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT, the tour consists of seven distinctive private homes beautifully decorated for the holidays, the Essex Historical Society … [Read more...] about Child & Family Hosts Essex Holiday House Tour Today
Carol Stroll Down Main Street, Then See ‘Trees in the Rigging’ in Essex Today
Kick off the holiday season in Essex with the annual Trees in the Rigging Community Carol Sing and Lighted Boat Parade. The Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Board of Trade, and the Essex Historical Society combine to present this annual event that includes a traditional, lantern-lit carol stroll down Main Street where spectators are invited to bring their own lanterns or … [Read more...] about Carol Stroll Down Main Street, Then See ‘Trees in the Rigging’ in Essex Today
It’s Holmes for the Holidays! Final Day to See ‘The Game’s Afoot’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
IVORYTON – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Ivoryton Playhouse continues the Halloween season with a murderously funny thriller set in William Gillette’s Connecticut Castle – Ken Ludwig’s The Game's Afoot. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his theatrical portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his … [Read more...] about It’s Holmes for the Holidays! Final Day to See ‘The Game’s Afoot’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
Flag Tribute to Veterans with Lymes’ VFW Post #1467 This Morning in Essex
A short Flag Tribute to Veterans will be held this morning at 10 a.m. in the Essex Town Park across from Saint Johns Episcopal Church assisted by 15 members of the Lymes’ VFW Post #1467 in their uniform of blues and grays with VFW caps and white gloves. All are welcome to come and stand in tribute to the flag of the United States of America and honor our veterans. The … [Read more...] about Flag Tribute to Veterans with Lymes’ VFW Post #1467 This Morning in Essex