Opera devotee and popular lecturer on operatic topics, James Kuslan, will present an informative program on Richard Strauss’s “Der Rosenkavalier” at the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd. in Old Saybrook on Saturday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Guild of Salt Marsh Opera and the Acton Public Library. Kuslan is a graduate of Yale University’s … [Read more...] about Kuslan Presents ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ Program Today, Followed by Performance at ‘the Kate’ in HD by The Met
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See Eastern CT Ballet’s ‘Ballerina Swan/Carnival of the Animals’ at ‘the Kate,’ Two Performances Today
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes back Eastern Connecticut Ballet for two performances in one featuring Ballerina Swan and Carnival of the Animals. A total of four family-friendly performances will be held this Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well as Sunday, May 7, at 1 and 4 p.m. Ballerina Swan is based on a new book by New York … [Read more...] about See Eastern CT Ballet’s ‘Ballerina Swan/Carnival of the Animals’ at ‘the Kate,’ Two Performances Today
Guilford Savings Bank Supports Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries with ‘Green for Greens’
AREAWIDE -- Guilford Savings Bank has awarded a $4,000 grant to Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) to purchase fresh produce for needy residents of the shoreline. The grant, called “Green for Greens”, helps assure that local families who come to SSKP’s food pantries will be provided with fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to non-perishable foods. Lisa … [Read more...] about Guilford Savings Bank Supports Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries with ‘Green for Greens’
Carney, MacLachlan to Hold Coffee Hours in Westbrook, Saturday
State Rep's. Devin Carney and Jesse MacLachlan will hold coffee hours in Westbrook at the Westbrook Public Library located at 61 Goodspeed Drive on Saturday, April 1 starting at 10 a.m. This event will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas and concerns about state government or local issues. Anyone unable to attend, but who would … [Read more...] about Carney, MacLachlan to Hold Coffee Hours in Westbrook, Saturday
The Kate Welcomes Spring With Unique Performances, Exciting Partnerships
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is welcoming Spring in many ways. As the weather gets warmer and the days longer, the Kate’s performances are intended to brighten your mood. With a Doors Tribute Band on March 24, and Mary Poppins – the Broadway Musical from March 31 to April 2, through to the simulcast National Theatre Live performance of Obsession featuring Jude … [Read more...] about The Kate Welcomes Spring With Unique Performances, Exciting Partnerships
Saybrook Point Inn Installs Comcast Business High Speed Internet Services
Comcast Business today announced that Saybrook Point Inn, a luxury Connecticut inn featuring elegant accommodations, fine dining and premier spa services, is using Comcast Business Ethernet, Internet, Phone and Video offerings to provide guests with high-quality technology services as well as improve inn operations. The privately-owned travel destination is located on the … [Read more...] about Saybrook Point Inn Installs Comcast Business High Speed Internet Services
30 Plunge Into Frigid Sound to Help Save Plum Island
Saturday fundraiser brought together conservationists, students, elected officials A long-planned “polar plunge”-style fundraiser at Old Saybrook Town Beach got a shot of drama from unexpectedly cold temperatures, strong winds, and high waves this weekend. Students from Old Saybrook High School, area officials, and representatives of a regional environmental … [Read more...] about 30 Plunge Into Frigid Sound to Help Save Plum Island
“Plum Island Plunge for Plovers” to be Held in Old Saybrook This Morning
Fundraiser and press conference will bring together conservationists, students, elected officials Students from Old Saybrook High School's Ecology and Interact Clubs, and a regional environmental organization are joining forces this Saturday, March 11, to raise awareness and support for protecting rare bird habitat on Long Island Sound. Connecticut Fund for the … [Read more...] about “Plum Island Plunge for Plovers” to be Held in Old Saybrook This Morning
Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook Town Officials Says First Priority is Re-Employment of Fortune Plastics Employees
To the Editor: The announcement by Fortune Plastics of their intended closure in April has left the Old Saybrook and Shoreline Community concerned and disappointed. Our concern is first and foremost for the over 90 employees of the company who will be losing their employment. It is also disheartening to see what was once a locally-owned family business leave the State. Upon … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook Town Officials Says First Priority is Re-Employment of Fortune Plastics Employees
‘The Kate’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Oscar Party Tonight
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, The Kate, will hold a fundraising benefit on Oscar Night, this Sunday, Feb. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until the Oscars are all awarded! The Oscar Party is The Kate’s annual red-carpet event that honors 12-time Oscar-nominated, four-time-winning theatre namesake, Katharine Hepburn, while also making for a great party. … [Read more...] about ‘The Kate’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Oscar Party Tonight
US Institute for Peace President Nancy Lindborg Speaks on ‘Building Peace in a Fragile World’ Today
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts the president of the United States Institute for Peace (USIP), Nancy Lindborg on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. She will speak on “Building Peace in a Fragile World” at the Saybrook Point Inn USIP is an independent institute founded by Congress in 1984 to provide practical solutions for preventing and resolving … [Read more...] about US Institute for Peace President Nancy Lindborg Speaks on ‘Building Peace in a Fragile World’ Today
Health, Happiness and the Benefits of Volunteering; Join the ‘Common Good Gardens’ to Discover Them!
Each year, the Common Good Gardens in Old Saybrook raise nearly four tons of fresh vegetables and fruit, and then then donates them to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries And they do it entirely with volunteers – volunteers who have kept it going and improved it for 15 years. You’re probably thinking, “How unselfish ... doing all that work to benefit other people,” and … [Read more...] about Health, Happiness and the Benefits of Volunteering; Join the ‘Common Good Gardens’ to Discover Them!
Old Saybrook ‘Sister March’ Draws Almost 1,000 on Saturday
The march may only have been registered late last week, but almost 1,000 people still turned out Saturday morning in Old Saybrook to join the movement that inspired around three million people across the globe to publicly express their opinions on the rights of women and other minority groups, and in many ways on the new Trump presidency as a whole. More than 500 people … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook ‘Sister March’ Draws Almost 1,000 on Saturday
Saybrook Stage Presents “The Farnsworth Invention” at ‘The Kate,’ Continues Through Sunday
The invention of television comes to life in “The Farnsworth Invention” live at The Kate from Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 – a fast-paced electric play written by Aaron Sorkin; who brought us such great television as “The West Wing”, “The Social Network” and “The Newsroom.” His high energy writing style makes for an enjoyable evening of theatre. It's 1929. Two ambitious … [Read more...] about Saybrook Stage Presents “The Farnsworth Invention” at ‘The Kate,’ Continues Through Sunday
Entries to Old Saybrook Library’s Annual Poetry Contest Accepted Through Feb. 21
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, announces its 23rd Annual Poetry Competition. Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 17 through Feb. 21, 2017 at the Library. The rules for participants are as follows: Poems must be original and unpublished. One poem per letter size page. No more than 40 lines per poem. All poems … [Read more...] about Entries to Old Saybrook Library’s Annual Poetry Contest Accepted Through Feb. 21