Artful Living has announced its 2015 Summer Musical, Mary Poppins, to be performed July 31 and Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets and information are available at www.ArtfulLivingCT.com or call 860-389-1363 Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children (Groups of 10 or more save $1) The show will be … [Read more...] about Final Performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ Today
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‘Summer Sings’ Start Tonight with Beethoven’s ‘Mass in C’
The 2015 season of ‘Summer Sing' opens with Beethoven's ''Mass in C' on Monday, Aug 3, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook. This session will be conducted by Jeremy Milton of the Clinton Chorale and Old Saybrook High School. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through. Professional soloists often participate. The event is … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sings’ Start Tonight with Beethoven’s ‘Mass in C’
Essex Land Trust Hosts Falls River Family Canoe & Kayak Trip This Afternoon
Today, Sunday, July 19, Essex Land Trust will host a two-hour, naturalist-led, family paddle in calm waters to allow participants to see abundant wildlife, including an active egret rookery and several purple martin colonies. The trip leaders will recount the human and natural history of this river that was first dammed in the late 1600s and was instrumental in the economic and … [Read more...] about Essex Land Trust Hosts Falls River Family Canoe & Kayak Trip This Afternoon
Join High Hopes Tonight for a Memorable ‘Motown’ Benefit Event
Join High Hopes on Saturday, June 13, for “Motown, A Night of Soul and Funk” which promises to be a memorable evening featuring the toe-tapping, dancing in the streets sound of The Sultans. Marvin Gaye may have sung “What’s Goin’ On,” and “Heard It Through the Grapevine” but here’s the scoop: striking décor will transform the High Hopes pastoral riding facility into the … [Read more...] about Join High Hopes Tonight for a Memorable ‘Motown’ Benefit Event
Old Lyme Historical Society Holds First Annual Memorial Day Tag Sale
The Old Lyme Historical Society is hosting its first annual Memorial Day Tag Sale on Monday, May 25, at 55 Lyme St. in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, May 30. Support the mission of the Society to collect, preserve and interpret the rich history of Old Lyme and its environs by picking up some “treasures” at the Memorial Day Tag Sale. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Holds First Annual Memorial Day Tag Sale
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts Marrow Donor Registration Drive Tomorrow
The community of Old Lyme is asking residents to help save a life. On Sunday, May 24, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme is hosting a marrow donor registry drive between 12 and 5 p.m. to raise awareness about the need for marrow donors. Potential donors, who must be aged between 18 and 44, can take the first step to save a life. Registration requires paperwork … [Read more...] about First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts Marrow Donor Registration Drive Tomorrow
Last Chance to See Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tonight
Repeated blizzards and record cold haven’t chilled the exuberance of the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Drama Club as cast and crew have been preparing for four shows of this year's musical, "The Wizard of Oz,' this week. Staff and students have been hard at work on creating the sets. Curtains go up on Thursday for in-school performances. Public … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tonight
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” at Lyme-Old Lyme MS, Friday, Saturday
The Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Drama Club presents its 2015 musical production, “The Wizard of Oz,” this coming Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. More than 60 middle school students are involved in the cast and crew of this iconic stage production. Fans will recognize the lines and lyrics of the 1939 American musical fantasy film by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which … [Read more...] about “We’re Off to See the Wizard” at Lyme-Old Lyme MS, Friday, Saturday
Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) Benefits Community Music School, Feb. 7
CENTERBROOK – A special red wine tasting and lively game of “Name That Tune” will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, at Angelini Wine LTD in Centerbrook with proceeds to benefit scholarships and outreach programs at Community Music School. The Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) event is presented by Guilford Savings Bank and includes a guided tasting of bold red wines, hearty hors … [Read more...] about Big Red Tasting (and Tunes!) Benefits Community Music School, Feb. 7
The-e-list Presents the Insane Insidewalk Sale Today, Tomorrow
The-e-list.com, a weekly email newsletter and website about the best food , fashion and fun on the Connecticut Shoreline written by Lyme resident Erica Tannen, presents the Sixth Insane Insidewalk Sale tomorrow and Saturday in the Old Saybrook Shopping Center (next to Stop & Shop) at 105 Elm St. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about The-e-list Presents the Insane Insidewalk Sale Today, Tomorrow
Regional Shelter Opens at 5pm Today
Old Lyme residents are served by a Regional Shelter, administered by the Red Cross and located at the East Lyme Middle School on Society Rd. The Shelter will open at 5 p.m. today. Old Lyme residents and their pets are welcome. Take all medications with you. Call the Old Lyme Emergency Operations Center for further assistance at 860.598.0120 … [Read more...] about Regional Shelter Opens at 5pm Today
SECWAC Hosts Hybel on ‘Who Got it Right and Who Got it Wrong … From Kennedy to Obama’ at Conn. College, Wednesday
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is hosting a presentation by Dr. Alex Hybel, Professor of Government and International Relations at Connecticut College, New London, titled, “Who Got it Right and Who Got it Wrong … From Kennedy to Obama.” The discussion will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Connecticut College, New London, in the Crozier-William Student … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Hybel on ‘Who Got it Right and Who Got it Wrong … From Kennedy to Obama’ at Conn. College, Wednesday
Old Lyme Residents to Assist Today in Appraisal Event at Chester Historical Society
Norman and Linda Legassie, longtime owners of Stepping Stones Antiques LLC in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme residents, are among the eleven professionals who will be appraising antiques and jewelry at the Chester Historical Society’s 11th appraisal event on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in Chester. A professional sculptor, Norman’s knowledge of fine art brings a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents to Assist Today in Appraisal Event at Chester Historical Society
Salt Marsh Opera Hosts Free ‘Opera in the Park,’ Tonight
A free concert, "Opera in the Park," will be presented by Salt Marsh Opera, on Tuesday, July 15, on Old Saybrook Town Green adjacent to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, at 6:30 p.m. The artists are Cabiria Jacobsen, mezzo soprano, Eric McKeever, baritone, and Cathy Venable, accompanist. Famous arias from operas such as "Carmen," "Marriage … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Hosts Free ‘Opera in the Park,’ Tonight
Sound View Hosts a Fine Parade
Sound View Beach Association hosted a grand Independence Day parade on Saturday with the weather in full cooperation. Participants gathered at the north end of Hartford Ave. and then marched south towards Long Island Sound, back up Portland Ave. and across to Swan Ave. The final segment of the parade was the return trip up Hartford Ave. to the Shoreline Community … [Read more...] about Sound View Hosts a Fine Parade