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Vista Hosts One-Man Show About Living With Autism at ‘The Kate’ Today

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Vista Life Innovations, a community-based program for individuals with disabilities, is partnering with the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook to present My Life on the Spectrum: A Tuneful Rally today, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. Starring 24-year-old New York native Dane Brandt-Lubart, this one-man play combines musical performances with … [Read more...] about Vista Hosts One-Man Show About Living With Autism at ‘The Kate’ Today

All Singers Welcome at ‘SummerSing’ Tonight in Old Saybrook

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OLD SAYBROOK -- The fourth 'SummerSing' of the season will feature Vivaldi”s Gloria, with Drew Collins of Central Connecticut State University on Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through of a great choral work. The event features professional soloists. The event is … [Read more...] about All Singers Welcome at ‘SummerSing’ Tonight in Old Saybrook

Salt Marsh Opera Presents Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight on Old Saybrook Town Green

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Salt Marsh Opera's free concert, 'Opera in the Park,' will take place on Sunday, July 24 (rain date July 25) at 6:30 p.m. on the Old Saybrook Town Green adjacent to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. World famous singers - tenor Brian Cheney and soprano Sarah Callinan - with accompanist Elena Zamolodchikova will sing opera favorites. Grab your … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Presents Free ‘Opera in the Park’ Tonight on Old Saybrook Town Green

Cappella Cantorum Presents Annual Men’s Chorus Concert in Centerbrook, Today

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OLD SAYBROOK --  Cappella Cantorum Men’s Chorus presents its annual concert at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook on Sunday, July 17, at 4 p.m. The music will include “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Rutter,”  “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Men of Harlech,” “Ride the Chariot,” “Va Pensiero” and “When the Saints Go Marching In,” as well as barbershop favorites. Tickets for … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Annual Men’s Chorus Concert in Centerbrook, Today

Last Chance to See ‘Noises Off!’ at ‘The Kate’ Performed by Saybrook Stage Today

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It has been said that “once is not enough” to catch all of the jokes and sight gags in Frayn’s hilarious farce Noises Off! The play opens with a bewildered road company flailing through the dress rehearsal of a flop called “Nothing On” – a silly romantic comedy scheduled to open the next night in a small suburban town. The second act of the play ingeniously presents a … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See ‘Noises Off!’ at ‘The Kate’ Performed by Saybrook Stage Today

Cappella Cantorum Presents Annual Men’s Chorus Concert at ‘The Kate,’ July 8

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Cappella Cantorum Men’s Chorus presents its annual concert at The Kate, at 300 Main St. in Old Saybrook, Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. The music will include “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Rutter,” selections from “Guys & Dolls,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Men of Harlech,” “Ride the Chariot,” “Va Pensiero” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Tickets for the Guilford … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Annual Men’s Chorus Concert at ‘The Kate,’ July 8

Vista Presents “Pirates” Musical at ‘The Kate’ This Weekend

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OLD SAYBROOK – A band of pirates will soon invade the stage at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook as part of Vista Life Innovations' upcoming musical production of “The Pirates of Penzance,” which opens Friday, May 20. Directed by Pat Souney, this production of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comedy features an original adaptation by Souney and … [Read more...] about Vista Presents “Pirates” Musical at ‘The Kate’ This Weekend

Carney Receives Unanimous Endorsement for Second Term from Republicans

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State Rep. Devin Carney received a unanimous endorsement from delegates representing the Republican Town Committees of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook at the 23rd District Convention on Monday. “I am incredibly honored for this endorsement to serve a second term at the State Capitol. Serving my constituents in Hartford has been the greatest honor of my life, but … [Read more...] about Carney Receives Unanimous Endorsement for Second Term from Republicans

Wilson to Read Selection of Shakespeare’s Sonnets at Old Saybrook Library Tonight

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A reading and discussion of nine sonnets by William Shakespeare will be held at the Acton Library in Old Saybrook on Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the reading, which will be moderated by Jerome Wilson, LymeLine.com contributor and a lifetime lover of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Shakespeare is much in the news on both sides of the … [Read more...] about Wilson to Read Selection of Shakespeare’s Sonnets at Old Saybrook Library Tonight

Cappella Cantorum Presents Men’s Chorus Concert, June 11

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Cappella Cantorum Men's Chorus presents its annual concert on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd. Old Saybrook. The music will include “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Rutter,” selections from “Guys & Dolls,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Men of Harlech,” “Ride the Chariot,” “Va Pensiero” and “When the Saints Go Marching … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Men’s Chorus Concert, June 11

Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess 

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In an exclusive interview with Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Jr., on May 2, Fortuna, a Republican, castigated the leadership of both parties for putting the state of Connecticut, "into a budgetary mess." Fortuna expressed particular alarm that the state's budgetary shortfall will be over $1.5 billion, "and that's for this year alone," he stressed. "That is … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess 

Op-Ed: Carney Says Proposed State Education Budget Cuts Will Seriously Impact Region 18

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Does Governor Malloy have a problem with communities that succeed? This is a question we need to ask ourselves. Year after year, the schools of the 23rd District work diligently to provide quality education to our youth. Our teachers and administrators add to the success of our state by instilling the proper foundation to produce the industrial, business, and community leaders … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Carney Says Proposed State Education Budget Cuts Will Seriously Impact Region 18

Local First Selectmen Recall Fond Memories of Their ‘Mentor,’ Deep River First Selectman Dick Smith

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After hearing of the passing of long-time Deep River First Selectman Dick Smith, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder posted on Facebook, "So sad to say good-bye to a mentor, leader and friend. Rest in peace Dick, you have worked hard for Deep River, the Lower CT River Valley and Connecticut, and leave behind big shoes to fill. You will be missed." Essex First … [Read more...] about Local First Selectmen Recall Fond Memories of Their ‘Mentor,’ Deep River First Selectman Dick Smith